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SUMMARY:Contemporary Romance for a Swoon-worthy Summer
DESCRIPTION:What’s not to love about the huge surging interest in romance books and ebooks? With #RomanceRecs\, #BookTok and #FriendsToLovers hashtags influencing reader behaviour find out what’s hot in the world of romance at the library. \nJoin us for a sweet summer social hangout with workshops\, author readings\, meet and greets with local romance authors and more! Bring your favourite books to discuss and recommend to the community. \nThis event features local Mother-Daughter romance authors Jody Holford (AKA Sophie Sullivan) and Kalie Holford\, Lily Miller\, Lindsay Maple\, Hunter Snow\, Sara Blaydes\, Sophie Sullivan\, Anthony Nerada\, and Julia Jarret. Joining as well will be moderators Amy Pelletier (Perfect Match) and Courtney and Lauren from River City Reader Events. \nIn partnership with Perfect Match Bookshop (Vancouver’s first romance bookstore).
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/contemporary-romance-for-a-swoon-worthy-summer/
LOCATION:VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL LIBRARY
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SUMMARY:Human-Centered Journalism: An Evening with Megaphone Editor Paula Carlson and The Shift Peer Newsroom
DESCRIPTION:Join Megaphone Editor Paula Carlson and members of The Shift peer newsroom for an engaging conversation on the ethics of journalism\, with a particular focus on reporting from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The evening will also explore the evolving role of print media in 2026 and offer a behind-the-scenes look at Megaphone’s peer newsroom and the collaborative process behind its reporting. \nAfter the event stay for a Q & A with the Megaphone team! \n—\nIn partnership with Megaphone Magazine. \nFor nearly three decades\, Paula Carlson has worked as an editor and reporter at various newspapers throughout the Lower Mainland\, contributing stories and stick-handling special projects that have won more than 50 industry awards for news\, feature and opinion writing\, page layout and design. Her work has appeared across B.C. and Canada. She’s fairly certain a good cup of coffee improves almost anything.
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/human-centered-journalism-an-evening-with-megaphone-editor-paula-carlson-and-the-shift-peer-newsroom/
LOCATION:VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL LIBRARY
CATEGORIES:Meet & Greet,Panel
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SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect at Word Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented with MagsBC: Whether you’re brand new or an established writer or journalist\, this panel discussion will help you refine how you’re pitching or learn how to make your submission stand out in the overflowing slush pile. Join renowned editors\, journalists\, and writers for their best tips and tricks on pitching and submitting your work — including general interest\, news\, literary\, and niche publications. \nOne lucky attendee will win a one-hour consultation with the panelist of their choice! \nLocation: Sunroom/Gallery\, UBC Robson Square \nType: Panel \nModerator: Jessica Key \nPanelists: andrea bennett\, Hearty: On Cooking\, Eating\, and Growing Food for Pleasure and Subsistence (ECW Press) | Carleigh Baker\, Last Woman (Penguin Random House Canada) | Harrison Mooney\, Invisible Boy: A Memoir of Self-Discovery (Patrick Crean Editions\, HarperCollins Canada)
URL:https://www.readlocalbc.ca/event/pitch-perfect-at-word-vancouver/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6E 1A7\, Canada
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