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SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors 2023

Gibsons Public Market 473 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC, Canada

The winners of the first Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Awards for BC Authors will be announced at the Gibsons Public Market. The emcee is Vince R. Ditrich of Spirit of the West fame and author of the hilarious Liquor Vicar Series. Many of the finalists for the contest will be in attendance. […]

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Francine Cunningham with Guests

On Tuesday, August 15th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and Invisible Publishing for Francine Cunningham with Guests: Jónína Kirton, Nadine Bachan & Jennifer B.S. Williams. “The stories in God Isn’t Here Today reveal Francine Cunningham as a gimlet eye observer of humanity, with boundless empathy and a searing sense of humour.” — Doretta […]

Brandi Bird + Friends Celebrate the Launch of The All + Flesh

On Wednesday, September 6th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books and House of Anansi Press to celebrate the launch of The All + Flesh by Brandi Bird. Brandi Bird will be joined by Samantha Nock, Mallory Tater, Heather Saluti and host Selina Boan at this celebration of Brandi’s long-anticipated debut poetry collection. “I … […]

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Rockwood Pavilion 5511 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt, BC, Canada

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.

Seaside Art, Photography & Book Fair

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 […]

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From Queer to Asian to Publication: Aaron Chan, CA Tanaka & Catherine Lewis

On Friday, August 18th from 6-8pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books, Signal 8 Press, Orca Book Publishers, and 845 Press for “From Queer to Asian to Publication”, a reading and workshop with Aaron Chan, Candie Tanaka, and Catherine Lewis. In celebration of Pride, we are excited to host talented writers from the Queer Asian literary […]

Not That Kind of Place by Michael Melgaard with Guests

On Saturday, August 26th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books, and House of Anansi Press, ECW Press, and Atria Press for the launch of Not That Kind of Place by Michael Melgaard with guests Curtis LeBlanc and Scott Alexander Howard. Provocative and haunting, Not That Kind of Place is a literary anti-mystery, a compelling […]

Ink Slinger Sampler: Local Writers at the Night Market

Vancouver Island Regional Library, Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Wordstorm members will be showcasing their poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction at a free family-friendly public event open to all ages on August 24th from 5 pm to 7 pm. The event happens in the atrium of the Harbourfront Library during Nanaimo’s Commercial Street Night Market. You’ll be treated to twelve local poets and authors […]

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Wild Prose Readings Presents: Troubled Towns and Waters with Curtis LeBlanc, Michael Melgaard and Mike Sadava

Paul Phillips Hall 1923 Fernwood Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

Please join us for an evening of small-town and watery crime literature! The evening will begin with an open mic at 7 - bring your writing to share! Featured readers will begin at 7:30 p.m.: Vancouver-based poet and novelist Curtis LeBlanc will read from his debut novel, Sunsetter, which is about crime and drugs at […]

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Not That Kind of Place by Michael Melgaard with Guests

On Saturday, August 26th at 6pm, join Massy Arts, Massy Books, and House of Anansi Press, ECW Press, and Atria Press for the launch of Not That Kind of Place by Michael Melgaard with guests Curtis LeBlanc and Scott Alexander Howard. Provocative and haunting, Not That Kind of Place is a literary anti-mystery, a compelling […]