My first romance novel, Ocean's Lure, was published in 2021. At the time, it was the second novel from the small hybrid publishing company I operate, Somewhat Grumpy Press. Since then, I've learned… More
December 25, 2026 @ 12pm MSTOnce Upon an Estranged Family ChristmasDue to popular demand, this reading event is returning for a second time in recognition that the holidays are not… More
The Birdman of Wylie Road is on the WIBA shortlist!
Tracy KasaboskiPOSTED: Jul 19, 2026
Contest or Award
Tracy Kasaboski is thrilled to announce that her second novel, The Birdman of Wylie Road, has been shortlisted for the Whistler Independent Book Award's fiction category. More
Common Threads: Readings and Conversation
Suzanne Elki Yoko Hartmann | POSTED: Jul 5, 2026Literary Reading or Event
Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., for a special evening of readings and conversation. Author Suzanne Elki Yoko Hartmann visits Vancouver for the first time to chat with fellow writers… More
Brenda Gunn’s poetry collection Florilegia Shortlisted!
Brenda GunnPOSTED: Jun 30, 2026
Contest or Award
I am over the moon that my 2024 poetry collection, Florilegia, is on the short list for the Whistler Independent book award for poetry! More
The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers (AICW) and Accenti Magazine invite you to a Books & Biscotti Literary Event, July 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.).Catanzaro Café, 2754… More
Professionals working in the Canadian and American book supply chain, independently or as part of an organization, including creators (writers and illustrators), publishers, literary agents,… More
Opportunity to Read Poetry in Your Own Language
Toronto Poetry Festival | POSTED: Jun 23, 2026Literary Reading or Event
The Toronto Poetry Festival is a celebration of multilingual poets, centred on the theme of intellectual freedom. The 2026 festival will take place on September 12th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If… More
Sculpted by Storms: An Evening of Storytelling and Connection
The LodgePole Arts Alliance and Kingston WritersFest Present | POSTED: Jun 23, 2026Literary Reading or Event
LodgePole Arts Alliance (LPAA) and Kingston WritersFest (KWF) are proud to present Sculpted by Storms, a special evening celebrating Indigenous storytelling, truth-telling, and resilience at the… More
Fisher Lavell's Three Days Till Rapture Wins International Award
Fisher Lavell | POSTED: Jun 22, 2026Member Activity
Three Days Till Rapture, Fisher Lavell's second novel, has won the Tillie Olsen Award, presented annually by the American Working Class Studies Association (WCSA). The WCSA book awards recognize and… More
