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  • May 2023

  • Sat 27

    Double Book Launch: Haley Healey; Trailblazing Canadians Series

    May 27, 2023 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    NANAIMO BAKERY & CAFE 2025 BOWEN RD., NANAIMO, BC, Canada

    Join bestselling author Haley Healey for an afternoon of adventurous stories and brave women to celebrate the launch of her two new picture books—the first in the Trailblazing Canadians series […]

  • Sat 27

    Book Signing: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Nelson, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Meet award-winning author Ellen Schwartz and get a signed copy of her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections of a Hippie Homesteader" (Heritage House, 2023). In her memoir, Ellen reflects […]

    Free
  • Sat 27

    On Local Nature: Author Talk & Panel Discussion | Parksville, BC

    May 27, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Parksville Civic And Technology Centre 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC, Canada

    Join the VIRL in welcoming local author CAROLYN REDL with her new book, "Four Seasons by the Salish Sea: Discovering the Natural Wonders of Coastal Living" (Heritage House, 2023). • […]

  • Sun 28

    Family Storytime with Arts and Crafts

    May 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Kinder Books 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC, Canada

    Debut author E.G. Alaraj will join Kinder Books for a book launch/story time, followed by an arts and crafts session led by Saskatchewan artist (and sister to E.G. Alaraj) Olivia […]

    Free
  • Mon 29

    Author Talk: Ellen Schwartz – Galena Bay Odyssey | Kaslo, BC

    May 29, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Kaslo & District Public Library 413 4th St, Kaslo, BC, Canada

    Laugh and reminisce about the 70s in the Kootenay region with award-winning author Ellen Schwartz. Ellen will share funny and touching stories from her new book, "Galena Bay Odyssey: Reflections […]

  • Tue 30

    SCWES BOOK AWARDS FOR BC AUTHORS 2023: SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE

    May 30, 2023

    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 […]

  • June 2023

  • Thu 8

    Professional Development Session: “Author Care Tips with Chelene Knight”

    June 8, 2023 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Zoom

    Date: June 8th, 1:30-3:00 PM (PDT) on Zoom Please join us June 8th, 1:30-3:00pm (PDT) online over Zoom for a 90 minute session on supporting authors through all stages of book […]

  • Sat 10

    Book Signing: Room at the Inn with Greg Nesteroff

    June 10, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Otter Books 398 Baker St, Nelson, BC, Canada

    Pick up a copy of "Room at the Inn: Historic Hotels of British Columbia’s Southern Interior", signed by local historian and author Greg Nesteroff, who wrote the foreword. Written by […]

  • Tue 13

    Nature, Nurture, and Rewild

    June 13, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Bolen Books #111-1644 Hillside Ave., Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join us for a triple book launch! Hear from Chef Robin Kort, Amanda Lewis, and Carolyn Redl, in conversation with moderator Yvonne Blomer as they discuss all things wild and […]

  • Wed 21

    Poetry Reading: Derek Beaulieau & Gary Geddes

    June 21, 2023 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vancouver BC 842 Cambie Street, Vancouver, Canada

    Two of Canada's most prominent authors read in Vancouver June 21 Poets Corner Reading Series is beyond excited to welcome two of the most prolific and influential names in Canadian […]

    Free
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