Metro Vancouver Events
Canadian Authors–Metro Vancouver presents events on a variety of topics, all to do with aspects of writing. The public is welcome. Regular gatherings are held the second Wednesday of the month from January to June and September to November. A summer social takes place in mid-August. The AGM/holiday social is held in early December.
Location: BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
938 Howe Street, Suite 100, Vancouver BC V6Z 1N9
Time: 7-9 p.m., (doors open at 6:45 p.m.)
Cost: Members no charge; Guests $10; Students with ID $5. Pay at the door. The public is welcome.
2019 Winter Events
Next Event
Wed Jan 9 from 7 to 9 pm –
Voice: Who should tell your story? with Patricia Sandberg
Using her own memories and the stories told to her by over 150 people who lived in her hometown in northern Saskatchewan, Patricia Sandberg has penned a dramatic illustrated work of narrative non-fiction. Sun Dogs and Yellowcake – Gunnar Mines, a Canadian Story. This book dramatizes the Cold War era when raw uranium from was casually handled by adults and children, who were unaware of the dangers of radiation. Still, most residents said it was the best place they ever lived.
Patricia’s talk will be about the voice she used to tell the story and how that carries into the self-publishing decision she made. She will discuss how self-publishing can be a great option and sometimes the best option.
A former mining and securities lawyer, Patricia is now working on a novel. Sun Dogs and Yellowcake has won two international awards, was shortlisted for the Canadian Authors Fred Kerner award, and was a finalist for Whistler Independent Book Awards 2017.
Meeting Location: BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, Suite 100 – 938 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC
Wed Feb 13 from 7 to 9 pm — Novel Research with Janie Chang
The bestselling author of novels Three souls and Dragon Springs Road, Janie Chang will share her research strategies for finding the details that make historical fiction authentic.
Wed Mar 13 from 7 to 9 pm – Spiritual Panel
Featuring Kathleen Schmitt, Nina Shoroplova and Kevin Spenst. Ross Waddell moderates.
Spring 2019
Wed Apr 10 from 7 to 9 pm – Poet Heidi Greco
Heidi joins us to celebrate National Poetry Month with an interactive presentation.
Wed May 8 from 7 to 9 pm – Egyptian-born novelist Anne Marie Drosso
Reading from her latest short story collection, Anne Marie discusses her craft
May 16 to 19
Canadian Authors National CanWrite! 2019 Writers Conference
Location: University of British Columbia, Vancouver
The Canadian Authors CanWrite! conference is a vibrant gathering that offers writers opportunities to learn, network, pitch, connect, and celebrate.
This year’s national conference takes place at the beautiful University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, BC. Presenters include Author and writing teacher Betsy Warland, Agent Donald Maass, and Media Specialist Catherine Saykaly-Stevens. Stay tuned for continued updates. Registration now open.
Past Meetings & Events 2018
Past Meetings & Events 2017
Past Meetings & Events 2016
Past Meetings & Events 2015
Branch Contact: Kathleen Schmitt, President: VANpresident(at)canadianauthors.org | 604-299-1764
Important information about Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
In order to comply with the legislation, Canadian Authors–Metro Vancouver Branch continues to update its mailing list by confirming its subscribers consent.
If you have any questions or concerns about this legislation and how it affects authors and their mailing lists, please visit www.fightspam.gc.ca.
