Joseph Kakwinokanasum discusses how writing memoir prepared him for writing fiction, and describes some of the methods and tools he used to write his first novel. A member of the James Smith Cree Nation, Joseph is a graduate of SFU’s Writer’s Studio and the author of My Indian Summer (Tidewater Press, 2022). Joseph writes on […]
Join Natalie Virginia Lang as she reads from Remnants: Reveries of a Mountain Dweller as part of the Vancouver Public Library's ongoing Writer's Showcase Series. Natalie will be joined by two other authors. After the reading, there will be a Q&A and an opportunity to meet Lang and purchase books for cash. More information can […]
Workshop with Kerry Gilbert: “Good writing gives energy, whatever it is about.”—Marilyn Hacker How can you make your writing more attractive to readers by paying close attention to energy? This workshop explores ideas around the core principles of energy, including movement/heat, leaps/gaps, energetic word choice, and the use of specifics. “Energy gives your writing power, […]
On Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm, join Massy Arts Society, Massy Books and the Beaumont Studios for Speaking the Unspeakable: Black Migration, Living Transformations, an evening of conversation in celebration of Suzette Mayr’s new award-winning book The Sleeping Car Porter. A thrilling, visceral novel that explores labour, desire and memory, The Sleeping Car Porter highlights […]
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. […]
Literary Book Signing on Denman Island Announcement: Bill Engleson will be signing/launching his latest novel, The Life of Gronsky, at Abraxas Book Gifts on Denman Island on Saturday, April 22nd 2023 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Abraxas Book Gifts on Denman Island has been an amazing supporter of local writers. The Life of Gronsky […]
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 […]
Tolu Oloruntoba was born and practiced medicine in Nigeria before migrating to Canada. He is no stranger to the experience of conflict and human fragility as well as the experience of displacement and resultant isolation — themes in his poetry. Oloruntoba’s debut collection The Junta of Happenstance won the 2021 Governor General’s Award and the prestigious 2022 […]
