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 The Regional Spotlight series highlights groups and organisations from across British Columbia. This event features readings from David Floody, Heather Hendry, Helen Mavoa, and Joanna Streetly, with FBCW host Meaghan Hackinen. Readers and writers from across the province and beyond are welcome to this showcase celebrating the talent of the Clayoquot Writers Group.
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 Astra, by Cedar Bowers Cooking Tips for Desperate Fishwives, by Margot Fedoruk This Unlikely Soil, by Andrea Routley We’ll have books for sale at the event. Please bring cash.
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 Victoria's only prose reading series presents West-Coast Literature in March! Cedar Bowers will read from her BC and Yukon Book Prizes shortlisted and Giller long-listed debut novel Astra, Margot Fedoruk will read from her debut memoir about life as a sea urchin-diver's wife on Gabriola Island, Cooking Tips for Desperate Fishwives: An Island Memoir, and […]
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National Poetry Month
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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, […]
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National Poetry Month
BC Book Day
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 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 […]
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 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. […]
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Bill Engleson Book Signing on Denman Island
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 […]
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FESTIVAL: ReadersMagnet returns at the L.A. Times Festival of Books this 2023
 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 […]
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 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 […] |
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World Book Day
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On Sunday, April 23 at 2pm, join the Friends of the White Rock Library in celebrating local literature for the Read Local: Author’s Open House. This entertaining afternoon program features five local authors reading from their latest works. Read Local is a wonderful opportunity for avid readers and aspiring writers to connect with local literary […]
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National Poetry Month
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 Presented by Word Vancouver and The Asian Canadian Writers Workshop Book Launch: Kevin Chong and Lindsay Wong Guest Reading from Christine Lai Come celebrate the joint book launches of Kevin Chong, The Double Life of Benson Yu, (Simon and Schuster) and Lindsay Wong, Tell Me Pleasant Things About Immortality (Penguin Random House). Enjoy readings and […]
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 A reading of local poets in honour of National Poetry Month, held in Kelowna, BC. at Third Space Coffeehouse. This is a combination reading, book launch and open mic. All are welcome.
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ReadersMagnet Book Confab San Francisco: An Endless Pursuit of Spreading the Art of Storytelling
 This year, ReadersMagnet will once again host ReadersMagnet Book Confab - its original and innovative pop-up event for storytellers and book lovers. More than just a gathering of book enthusiasts, the event allows writers to build their brand and connect with their readers. Following its resounding success on the East Coast, ReadersMagnet will bring its […]
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Are you a writer or editor who is curious about ChatGPT? We will have a demonstration of how ChatGPT can make you more productive at our Sunday, April 30th meeting at 2 pm, Mission Point House. Bring your laptops if you want to assistance with installation, or have technical questions.
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