John Firth was appointed the Yukon Story Laureate on January 13, 2024. This is a two year appointment. John outlined his vision of the laureate as one who not only is an ambassador of the literary… More
BOOK LAUNCH--Rudy Wiebe: Essays on His Works, editor Bianca Lakoseljac
Bianca Lakoseljac | POSTED: Jan 22, 2024Literary Reading or Event
An Evening in Honour of Rudy Wiebe: Thursday, January 25, (6:30 MST/7:30 CST/8:30 EST PM.) Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/ybiRpYvbpbQ?feature=share Join us for a panel conversation… More
A presentation focusing in the importance and role of research in writing historical fiction. Sydenham Public Library Community Room, sponsored by the South Frontenac Museum Board. More
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FREEING TERESA: A True Story about My Sister and Me
Franke James | POSTED: Jan 17, 2024New Publication
“Gut-wrenching and awe-inspiring. This story will break your heart and then fill it up again.” CATHERINE McKERCHER, author of Shut Away “A gripping story about courage, love, and an unshakeable… More
Blue Heron Press has just published Lorne Shirinian's story, Minas Delirian. One morning, Minas wakes to find that he has a large protrusion sticking out from the left side of his… More
The UK-based Royal Society of Literature's (RSL) International Writers programme was announced in 2020 as part of RSL 200, a five-year festival launched in 2020 with a series of major new… More
Calling all indie book authors and publishers - including small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, e-book publishers, and self-published authors who have a book written in… More
Amanda Earl's editing and mentoring services now available
Amanda Earl | POSTED: Jan 4, 2024Member Activity
I am a fan of whimsy, connection and exploration. I am interested in helping you create work that is truly your own. I believe that sometimes before submitting work to a publication, we often need an… More
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Celebrate the unexpected joy of a rainy day with this quietly exuberant book about a young boy who delights in the rejuvenating power of rain. When the rain starts to fall, others may dash, yelp,… More
The 28th Annual Writing Contest will be open for submissions January 15-March 15 2024. Winners will be announced during the North Shore Writers’ Festival April 12-13 2024 and winning entries will… More
