The Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) is seeking a creative, skilled, and innovative leader to oversee WFNS's fundraising, strategic, programming, and operational activities. A demonstrated… More

May 6 at 1 PM Sharon Jennings and Paul Coccia Reading and Siging (A Different Drummer, Burlington ON)

Paul Coccia | POSTED: Apr 17, 2023

Literary Reading or Event

Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 1 PM, join authors and friends, Sharon Jennings and Paul Coccia, for a double feature reading and signing event at A Different Drummer Books in Burlington. Snacks and Cher… More

Katie Welch's story 'Bird Emergent' has made the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize Shortlist!  More

Wallace Stegner House Residency

Caroline Woodward | POSTED: Apr 12, 2023

Workshop or Retreat

Caroline Woodward is writing up a blizzard during the month of April as writer-in-residence at the Wallace Stegner House. During week one, she presented her Fear & Imagination session, with… More

"Children of Earth" Debut in Fantasy Magazine

K.A. Wiggins
POSTED: Apr 11, 2023

New Publication

Eco-anxiety takes on a life of its own in this laugh-out-loud climate fiction meets body horror meets rom com short story about the dangers of lusting after your neighbour('s laneway house) &… More

Mississauga Poetry Month 2023

Anna Yin | POSTED: Apr 11, 2023

Workshop or Retreat

In-Person Author Led Haiku Program with Anna Yin Harmony & Pleasure: Haiku Reading and Writing.   Find beauty and pleasure in the present. Join poet Anna Yin who will share haiku… More

Where: Writers Federation of Nova Scotia 1113 Terminal Road, Halifax Is there an author alive who feels their book got the publicity it deserved? How do publishers promote books? How can authors… More

On Poetry

Marvyne Jenoff | POSTED: Apr 9, 2023

Member Activity

I’m pleased to announce that my brief essay, "On Poetry," was recently featured as a guest post on the blog Poetry Notes, hosted by Susan Ioannou.   And my radio broadcast is still… More

Two Purdys: A Double Portrait

Elke Brix (for a period in the 1990s)
POSTED: Apr 8, 2023

New Publication

As the Agent for my brother, Brian Purdy, I am very pleased to announce a second major publication for him. Here is the reveal for the cover of Brian Purdy's much anticipated upcoming book from… More

I'm thrilled to announce that my short story 'Bird Emergent' has made the longlist for the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize!  More