Since 2016, Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) has been the largest celebration of books and book lovers on Vancouver Island. Each fall we invite authors from our region and beyond to share their books and ideas with Victoria’s readers. We showcase established and emerging poets, prose writers, and other storytellers, with artistic achievement, creative innovation […]
The annual Whistler Writers Festival is Oct. 12 to 15, 2023 in Whistler. Hear the newest, enthralling works from favourite local, Canadian, and international authors, connect with literary agents and publishers, take workshops, and enjoy live music. Select events available online. Visit whistlerwritersfest.com for the latest information & tickets. Tickets on sale August 21, 2023. […]
On Thursday, October 12th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Douglas & McIntyre in celebrating the launch of Reuniting with Strangers, a novel by Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio. Jennilee will be joined by Kawika Guillermo, Leah Ranada, Vincent Ternida, and Christine Añonuevo. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet […]
On Friday, October 13th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Brick Books in launching Bradley Peters' Sonnets from a Cell. Bradley will be joined by Rob Taylor, Kayla Czaga, Marc Perez, Nick Thran, and host, Sheryda Warrener. This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu […]
The Shadbolt Centre is honoured to present a screening of the film Haida Modern documenting the life and legacy of renowned Master Artist Robert Davidson. 80 min run time, followed by a Q & A, book sales/signing and reception with Robert Davidson, whose work is featured in Echoes of the Supernatural: The Graphic Art of […]
Celebrate the Adventurous Spirit of Coastal Living in the 1970s. Two new Books are being launched in the inviting ambience of the Osborne Bay Pub. You can buy a beer, buy a book, meet the authors, and get your books signed. From the vibrant era of the 1970s when adventure seekers, dreamers, and wanderers flocked […]
The Vancouver Writers Fest connects people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us. Meet 115+ authors joining us at this year's flagship Festival, from October 16-22!
On Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Nightwood Editions in celebrating the launch of Jess Housty's Crushed Wild Mint with guests. Jess will be joined by host Selina Boan, and reader Samantha Nock. Audrey Siegl will provide the Welcome. Venue & Accessibility The event will be hosted at the Massy […]
The Surrey International Writers' Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft. SiWC will be a hybrid in person and online conference again in 2023. SiWC runs October 20-22, 2023 (in person […]
On Wednesday, October 18th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Tachyon Publications in celebrating Tobias Buckell's A Stranger in the Citadel. Tobias will be joined by guest reader Karen Lord. “With A Stranger In The Citadel, Tobias Buckell writes to the moment we live in, with a clarity and urgency that only fable […]