Ed Butts has published a book about Hereward K. Cockin (1854 - 1917), a poet and journalist who has been largely forgotten today, though he rubbed shoulders with some of the leading Canadian literary… More
Launch of From Factory Worker to Senator: A Biography of Peter Bosa, by Vincenzo Pietropaolo.
| POSTED: Apr 28, 2025Literary Reading or Event
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Off the Map - Vancouver Writers with Lived Experience of Mental Health Issues
| POSTED: Apr 24, 2025New Publication
Off the Map - Vancouver Writers with Lived Experience of Mental Health Issues, published by Bell Press, aims to bring diverse and distinctive voices to the literary landscape.… More
Brainstorm. These stories make for a fun and a provocative read. Blending realistic settings and characters with supernatural elements. They feature magical realism within a recognizable,… More
Gina Brown, author and founder of NovaHeart Media in Halifax was interviewed on The Author Journey, hosted by Anne O'Connell, owner of OC Publishing. They discussed Gina's latest novel, The Sugar Bowl… More
Kathleen Lippa will be signing copies of her new non-fiction book, "Arctic Predator: The Crimes of Edward Horne Against Children in Canada's North" (Dundurn Press) at Massy Books in Vancouver, on… More
Powell River Public Library Writer in Residence
Powell River Public Library | POSTED: Apr 16, 2025Employment or Volunteer Opportunity
The Powell River Public Library is currently inviting applications for the Writer in Residence contract.Residency Dates: September 19th, 2025 – October 31, 2025Application Deadline: Friday, May 30th… More
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Vancouver International Publishing Conference
Frances Peck | POSTED: Apr 14, 2025Literary Reading or Event
THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING CONFERENCEWhere the publishing world meets the author worldSunday, June 8, 2025 (full day; start time TBD)The Wallace, Shipyards area, North VancouverThe… More
Lise Mayne is pleased to announce that her poem Shadow Play was long-listed for the Minds Shine Bright, Light and Shadow Anthology 2024, Australia, and received special commendation. The poem is about… More
New book - Seeking Spirit: A Vietnamese (Non)Buddhist Memoir
Linda Trinh | POSTED: Apr 11, 2025New Publication
Linda Trinh, award-winning Vietnamese Canadian author of the Nguyen Kids series, is thrilled to share the release of her newest book, Seeking Spirit: A Vietnamese (Non)Buddhist Memoir. Published by… More
