July 5, 2023
The annual Whistler Writers Festival is Oct. 12 to 15, 2023 in Whistler. Hear the newest, enthralling works from favourite local, Canadian, and international authors, connect with literary agents and publishers, take workshops, and enjoy live music. Select events available online. Go to full post …read more
The Surrey International Writers’ Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft.
SiWC will be a hybrid in Go to full post …read more
April 19, 2023
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).
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Saturday, May 27
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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 natural.
— “The Coastal Forager’s Cookbook: Feasting Wild in the Go to full post …read more
March 2, 2023
Come celebrate ecology and travel writing!
Join well-known regional writers Don Gayton and Meaghan Hackinen for a Summerland book launch, presented in partnership with the Ryga Arts Festival. Gayton explores diverse aspects of Okanagan ecology and culture in The Sky and Go to full post …read more
November 14, 2019
“Maybe the despair is countered with humour, or joy. I think that for me is closer to the experience of things.”Go to full post …read more
October 29, 2019
“I think all of us encountered the unknown in our various roles, there were learning curves and, due to the time constraints, a lot of pressure. Ultimately, it was exhilarating, exciting, risky, and an all-consuming experience until it was done!” Go to full post …read more
September 18, 2019
Get a recommendation from Vancouver Island booksellers without the ferry lineups. All three of these suggestions come hand-picked from local, independent bookstores and we’ve extended this reading list with three more books from our own to-be-read pile. Enjoy!