Launch for Outspoken: A Journey from Olympic Athlete to Activist
Betty BaxterPOSTED: Mar 17, 2026
New Publication
An informal evening to celebrate my memoir and stories of our communities. More
Quebec Writers' Federation Hiring an Executive Director and Operations Manager
Quebec Writers' FederationPOSTED: Mar 17, 2026
Employment or Volunteer Opportunity
The Quebec Writers' Federation (QWF) is hiring for two full-time, permanent positions: Executive Director and Operations Manager. Below is a brief description of each role:Executive… More
It would be lovely to see you at the book launch for my new novel, THE BREAKWATER, on April 15th, 5-7 PM, at Ben McNally Books in Toronto! I'll give a short reading, followed by a book signing and… More
Susan Glickman will be part of "Call&Response": A Poetry-Jazz-Dance performance in Kitchener!
Susan Glickman | POSTED: Mar 17, 2026Literary Reading or Event
The Registry Theatre’s Karl Kessler and Andy Macpherson bring poets and musicians to the stage for a magical evening where poetry and music swirl together in the harmony of call and response, moving… More
What seas sing through our bones is a journey poem and a queer love story that unfolds during a time of war, censorship and extreme border control. In a voyage that runs from Nova Scotia to San Diego,… More
Get Your Work-in-Progress to the Next Stage.Inaugural retreat: June 15-19, 2026 (70% off regular rates)Fall retreat: Sept 20-25, 2026Whether you’re a recent MFA grad, a published writer with a rough… More
Never Too Late: A Talk with Author Frances Peck
Frances PeckPOSTED: Mar 13, 2026
Literary Reading or Event
Growing up in Cape Breton, Frances Peck wrote for pleasure all the time. But in her twenties, with bills to pay, she gave up creative writing to work as an editor, instructor, and writer of other… More
Vancouver International Publishing Conference 2026
Frances PeckPOSTED: Mar 13, 2026
Literary Reading or Event
The Vancouver International Publishing Conference returns in 2026.Be in the room where the conversations shaping today's publishing industry happen.Insightful talks, real-world opportunities, and… More
In partnership with the League of Canadian Poets and Poetry*Hornby Island, Hornby Arts is pleased to present the inaugural Words on the Salish Sea Literary Festival.Fourteen writers are invited to… More
Rome Launch of LA POESIA DI CAROL SHIELDS
Nella CotrupiPOSTED: Mar 11, 2026
Literary Reading or Event
On May 26th, 2026, Anne Giardini will host the Italian launch in Rome of the collected poetry of Carol Shields in a bilingual edition featuring the Italian translations of Nella Cotrupi and the… More
