Eleanor Catton makes a highly anticipated return to the Vancouver Writers Fest with her first novel since The Luminaries was published a decade ago; the mysterious, intricately structured tale sold 1.5 million copies worldwide, and made her the youngest ever winner of the Booker Prize. Now, Catton plunges readers into the world of a gripping […]
Here’s an exciting event you won’t want to miss—eight poets on one stage. Eight! Featured poet is Nicole Tritter who wowed the audience last year by dancing her poetry. Or did she speak her dance? Poets include Elaine Savoie, Petra Chambers, Cornelia Hoogland, Sussan Thomson, Jennifer Lee, Kim June Johnson, Bernice Friesen and Nicole Tritter. […]
Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet is excited to exhibit again at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The book festival will take place on April 22-23, 2023, at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus. It will be ReadersMagnet’s fourth time (including the digital edition in 2020) to exhibit at the […]
This year, ReadersMagnet will once again host ReadersMagnet Book Confab - its original and innovative pop-up event for storytellers and book lovers. More than just a gathering of book enthusiasts, the event allows writers to build their brand and connect with their readers. Following its resounding success on the East Coast, ReadersMagnet will bring its […]
Vancouver, BC - LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. With this year’s theme of Inclusion 2023, the festival will be packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an […]
Sessions included both skill development workshops and open forums with presenters based on questions and answers in a relaxed and intimate setting. 20th Anniversary. Askew's Writing Contest Awards
New in 2023 is the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Awards offering prizes in fiction, non-fiction and poetry in traditional and independent publishing streams. There will be a first-prize winner in each category announced at the Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival. $100 will be awarded for the first-place winner as follows: […]
Come to the Gibsons Public Market on the Sunshine Coast August 10-14 to enjoy literary readings paired with an art exhibit, writers' and artists workshops and more.
Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens.
Sunshine Coast artists, photography and authors will be showcasing and selling their work at this free event at the Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, Sechelt, BC. There will be literary readings and art workshops. Artists and Photographers include: Roger Handling Kasia Krolikowska Paula O’Brien Paddy Meade Kevin Wells Vash Step and his Sunshine Coast photography […]