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Tri-Cities Writers Festival at Coquitlam Public Library
Mark your calendars! The second Tri-Cities Writers Festival is taking place May 28 to 31, 2025. This festival welcomes 13 celebrated authors back to the Tri-Cities communities.
Find out more »CAA TORONTO CHAPTER EVENT – Infusion Virtual Book Launch & CAA May Open Mic!
All are welcome to this free event, but pre-registration is required. Register for this online open mic via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tpoFkZevS-Kjm0yjkipe4w#/registration. Email hello@jfgarrard.com to reserve a reading spot. In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, CAA-Toronto and the Asian Canadian Writers Workshop are hosting a virtual book launch for Infusion. The first half of the evening will comprise of authors reading 5 minutes of their work from Infusion, and the second half will be filled by Canadian Authors Association members’ readings…
Find out more »CAA TORONTO CHAPTER EVENT – LiterASIAN Toronto 2025 & Book Launch Celebration of Infusion: A Ricepaper Anthology
Please register for this in-person event at https://forms.gle/M81HLpN2wiCdmPmE8. Event Part I: LiterASIAN Toronto 2025 Time: 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EDT) (Doors open at 1 p.m.) Event Part II: Book Launch Celebration of Infusion: A Ricepaper Anthology Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Carrianne Leung will be the moderator and writers in attendance include: Leanne Toshiko Simpson, Wayne Ng, Mai Nguyen, Garry Engkent , Ling Ge, Mihan Han, Amardeep Kaur, Hana Kim, Victoria Sa, and Justin Timbol. All are…
Find out more »Ottawa Romance Writers Workshop with Jaye Wells
Promises & Payoffs in Fiction with Jaye Wells $5 for Ottawa Romance Writers (ORW) members; $15 for nonmembers Good stories don’t happen by accident. To master the art of delivering satisfying tales, writers must learn how to effectively make story promises from Page One as well as how to deliver satisfying payoffs by The End. This class will explore the types of promises you must make from the first line of your story, demonstrate a variety of tools you can…
Find out more »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…
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