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

Beyond Human: Tales of the New Us

Rachel A. Rosen
POSTED: Apr 6, 2023

New Publication

Read 22 stories of the human, the alien, and the artificial—including my story, "solidAIrity." Oh yes, and I also did the cover. They may soon live among us: cyborgs, genetically-enhanced humans,… More

An Evening with the Authors

Mitchell Toews | POSTED: Apr 5, 2023

Literary Reading or Event

Three ex-Steinbach, MB residents, authors Faith Eidse, Charity Schellenberg, and Mitchell Toews return home to discuss their respective 2023 book launches. TWUC member Mitchell Toews is… More

New Children's STEM Book on Polar Wildlife

L.E. Carmichael, Pen Name
POSTED: Apr 4, 2023

New Publication

On May 2, L. E. Carmichael will be celebrating the release of her 23rd children's science book, POLAR: WILDLIFE AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (Kids Can Press). With stunning illustrations by… More

She's a Mensch! : Ten Amazing Jewish Women

Anne Dublin | POSTED: Apr 4, 2023

New Publication

Anne Dublin's new book, "She's a Mensch! : Ten Amazing Jewish Women" was published in May 2023 by Second Story Press (Toronto). This collective biography is part 3 of the "Do you know my name?"… More

Biblioasis Spring Books Launch

Lucian Childs
POSTED: Mar 30, 2023

Literary Reading or Event

Supermarket Bar 268 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9 Join TWUC member Lucian Childs as he reads from his debut work, Dreaming Home, as Biblioasis Publishing celebrates the launch… More

Call for Indigenous Voices Poetry and Prose

Kate Marshall Flaherty | POSTED: Mar 29, 2023

Call For Submissions

THE ANNUAL JOURNAL "PEREGRINE" IS SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR AN ANTHOLOGY OF WORK BY INDIGENOUS WRITERS We welcome all Indigenous writers, especially those who have not historically been well… More