Past Events
List View | Month View
Events List Navigation
Muskoka Authors Association Meeting – A Celebration for Readers and Writers
Authors' Corner at Bracebridge 150th: A Celebration for Readers and Writers The Muskoka Authors Association is proud to present AUTHORS’ CORNER, a two-day celebration of literature with local and national literary talent as part of the Bracebridge 150 festivities. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of storytelling through a variety of engaging activities including: Author panels featuring local writers sharing their insights and inspiration Readings by Muskoka authors Writing contest award presentations for both youth and adults Special guest appearances Book raffles and the chance…
Find out more »Atmosphere Press Presents: A Reading with Toni McBride, Jo Ann Kiser, and Gary A. Keith
Join Atmosphere Press for a cozy Saturday reading with Toni McBride (That's Lovely), Jo Ann Kiser (Sunday People: A Novel), and Gary A. Keith (Austin Blues). Toni McBride is a loving wife and mother of two. Her journey led her to Rutgers University and then to a career in education. When she’s not busy inspiring her students, savoring family time, or enjoying the beautiful chaos of life, Toni loves escaping into the world of her characters. Toni’s stories are a…
Find out more »Writing Comedy for TV: Finding the Funny
Writing Comedy for TV: Finding the Funny North York Central Library Jeff Biederman is an award-winning TV writer, showrunner, and educator with over two decades of experience in television writing and production. He has written and produced over 250 episodes of TV, including the hit family comedy series Life with Derek, and has received multiple awards, including the Writers Guild of Canada award for Best Youth Writing. Jeff co-created Overruled!, winning a Gemini for Best Youth Series, and the sitcom Spun…
Find out more »CAA NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION CHAPTER EVENT – Confessions of a Crime Novel Novice
Presenter: Don Butler Via Zoom. Free to members of Canadian Authors. $20.00 for non-members. If you’re thinking of writing a mystery but don’t know where to start, join this workshop to hear about Don Butler’s experience of writing in a new genre. He’ll also share marketing tips for those who want to get their books into the hands of more readers. Regsiter to receive your Zoom meeting link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchCdhXFFWeDoSvPUbt3PDBINy5nTJs-rFpnw_lLKvzjnmJEQ/viewform.
Find out more »Atmosphere Press Presents: A Reading with Michael A. Kahn, Darrell Berry, and Susan Ellison Busch
Join Atmosphere Press for a cozy Thursday reading with Michael A. Kahn, author of The Gourmet Club: A Novel, Darrell Berry, author of Early This Morning: A Novel, and Susan Ellison Busch, author of Chance at Life. Michael A. Kahn is a trial lawyer by day and an award-winning author at night. His novels include Bad Trust and 10 others in the Rachel Gold mystery series, the novel The Sirena Quest (described as "a Baby Boomer version of 'The Big…
Find out more »Muskoka Authors Association Meeting – Detective to Author: The Realities Behind Crime Fiction with Crime Fiction Writer, Desmond P. Ryan
Free for MAA Members and $20 for Non-Members. Doors open at 6:30 pm ET. Join Muskoka Authors Association on Thursday, June 12, for an exciting presentation by crime fiction writer, Desmond P. Ryan. Ryan will share stories and insights from almost thirty years of experience as a Toronto Police detective, exploring how real-life investigations and police work have influenced his crime fiction writing. Drawing from firsthand experience, Desmond will discuss how the details of criminal investigations—from procedure to human behavior—shape…
Find out more »
CAA TORONTO CHAPTER EVENT – Toronto Chapter’s Pub Night Social
To attend you must RSVP at CAA–Toronto’s Pub Night Social!. Free for CAA members; $20.00 for non-members. Step Away from the Screen & Reconnect In Person! Tired of feeling stuck in endless virtual loops? Join us for the 2025 Summer Social, where fellow CAA–Toronto writers gather for an engaging and inspiring night out at a cozy local pub. This isn’t just another evening—it’s a chance to reignite your creativity. Imagine enlightening conversations over a drink or dinner, spirited exchanges with…
Find out more »The Ninth Donald Sedgwick Reading Series
Stories of survival, travel, finding home and family, and strengthening democracy – these are the subjects of new books by four graduates of the University of King’s College Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction program who will be celebrated during the Ninth Donald Sedgwick Reading Series. Please join for this annual reading series, named for the MFA program’s co-founder, former publisher, agent, and publishing instructor Donald Sedgwick. This year’s featured readers are: Gwen Lamont, The View From Coffin Ridge:…
Find out more »Celebration of Words! Tadpole Press Writing Contest Winner Announcement
The winners of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest will be announced at the Celebration of Words on June 18. 1,627 inspiring entries were received from a wide range of voices—each one a powerful reminder of how creativity brings us together. Join in to be inspired by the winners, hear pieces from our community, cheer each other on, and celebrate the beauty of words - and you!
Find out more »Inside the Writers’ Room: How TV Shows Get Made
Inside the Writers' Room: How TV Shows Get Made North York Central Library Jeff Biederman is an award-winning TV writer, showrunner, and educator with over two decades of experience in television writing and production. He has written and produced over 250 episodes of TV, including the hit family comedy series Life with Derek, and has received multiple awards, including the Writers Guild of Canada award for Best Youth Writing. Jeff co-created Overruled!, winning a Gemini for Best Youth Series, and the…
Find out more »