Dear Writers, I just wanted to let you know about this retreat/workshop I'll be running with the wonderful Kathy Page in September at Hollyhock. You will receive 15% off campus rates if… More
The First Annual GMRD Book Fair will take place at the Riverview Lions Community Center on April 22nd from 10am to 4pm. All New Brunswick and Atlantic Authors welcome. Please contact Allan Hudson at… More
Registration Open: Public Lending Right Program
The Writers' Union of Canada | POSTED: Feb 15, 2023Call For Submissions
Registration is open for the Public Lending Right (PLR) Program. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, PLR sends yearly payments to creators whose works are in Canada’s public… More
"Decoding Dot Grey" nominated for a White Pine Award
Nicola Davison | POSTED: Feb 14, 2023Contest or Award
Nicola Davison's second novel has been nominated for a 2023 White Pine Award. Over 270,000 readers take part in the Forest of Reading program every year. The White Pine Award is for young adults,… More
Magic Theatre Poetry Reading, featuring Jeff Cottrill (and an open mic)
Jeff CottrillPOSTED: Feb 13, 2023
Literary Reading or Event
It's February, the month many celebrate love, and we're gathering to share poetry that we love, continuing in the Magic Theatre tradition of Matthew J. Wells. Deborah Nash Ott and Valerie Parker will… More
My newest poetry book, Ordinary Light, is available to order through any local bookstore from the Ingram catalogue, ISBN: 978-1-77403-253-4. A Howl for the environment, this collection… More
The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing and Publishing by Patricia Westerhof (Dundurn Press) launched in February 2023. Whether you're self-publishing or working with a traditional… More
A Quest for Identity, from Afghanistan to the world
Parastu Ahang-Mehdawi | POSTED: Feb 6, 2023Literary Reading or Event
I will have a book signing event on Feb 25th at the Indigo Eaton center on 220 Yonge street from 1-4 pm. I will be honoured and proud to see you, whoever can make it on this day, More
Chasing Adventure: In Conversation with Lisa Duncan and Tamar Glouberman Join debut Sea to Sky authors Lisa Duncan and Tamar Glouberman at Whistler Public Library! They’ll discuss balancing the… More
Danila Botha's Too Much on the Inside optioned by Pelee Entertainment
Danila Botha | POSTED: Feb 3, 2023Congratulations
Danila Botha’s Book Excellence Award-winning novel, Too Much on the Inside, has been optioned for film or episodic series by Pelee Entertainment. The 2015 novel, published by Quattro Books, is set in… More
