Calgary launch for Frances Boyle's Skin Hunger
Frances BoylePOSTED: Oct 1, 2026
Literary Reading or Event
Please join Ottawa author Frances Boyle and very special guest, Calgary-based Susan Carpenter, for an evening of readings and cross-genre discussions. They will present their debut novels: … More
A.J.B. Johnston will be speaking at the Pictou Library in Pictou, NS, at 5 pm on October 13, 2026. His focus will be on his lifetime of writing history, fiction, and museum exhibits. His career has… More
Wanda Taylor is pleased to announce the release of her latest childrens nonfiction books September 2026. Michaelle Jean and The Weeknd are two of the latest titles for the "Black Canadians" series… More
The Art of Looking Back: A painter, an obsession, and reclaiming the gaze
Theresa Kishkan | POSTED: Sep 29, 2026New Publication
I am so happy to (belatedly) announce the publication of my memoir, The Art of Looking Back, published in May by Thornapple Press. Here's the book's description:At 23, Theresa Kishkan met an artist… More
UPCOMING CCBC WEBINAR: The Business of Writing: Selling Your Books, Selling Yourself
Canadian Children's Book Centre | POSTED: Sep 29, 2026Literary Reading or Event
Join the Canadian Children's Book Centre on Saturday, November 7 for a webinar with three Canadian children's book professionals! Learn from the experts how to market yourself and your writing.… More
Howdy, I'm Singh Hari won the Children's and Young Adult Book of the Year for the Alberta Book Publishing Award 2026 More
Howdy, I'm Singh Hari won the Children's and Young Adult Book of the Year for the Alberta Book Publishing Award 2026 More
Accenti Poetry Contest Deadline - September 30thThis is a reminder that the deadline for the Accenti Poetry Contest is September 30th, 2026. The Grand prize is $1500.00 (CDN) and publication in… More
The grand finale of a long-running live storytelling competition. Ten of BC's best writers and performers tell original stories and compete for the title of 2026 Storytelling Champion. Winner selected… More
Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence now open to independent/self published authors
J.E. Barnard, Jayne Barnard | POSTED: Sep 22, 2026Contest or Award
Submissions are opening soon for The Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, awarded annually to recognize outstanding achievement in the following categories of crime writing. Publishers or… More
