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

| POSTED: Apr 23, 2025

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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

Webinar Interview with OC Publishing

Gina Brown
POSTED: Apr 18, 2025

Member Activity

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

Massy Books

Kathleen Lippa | POSTED: Apr 17, 2025

Literary Reading or Event

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, 2025

Employment 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

Vancouver International Publishing Conference

Frances Peck | POSTED: Apr 14, 2025

Literary 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

Minds Shine Bright Poetry competition 2024

LG Pomerleau
POSTED: Apr 12, 2025

Contest or Award

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, 2025

New 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

On Dispersing My Poetry Collection

Maureen Scott Harris | POSTED: Apr 10, 2025

Member Activity

On dispersing my poetry collection.  Maureen Scott Harris.  21 March 2025  Dear Friends and Colleagues,  I’ve spent a bittersweet few weeks going through the poetry… More

Prairie Fire Magazine: 50 over 50 Toronto book launch

Denisha Naidoo | POSTED: Apr 10, 2025

Literary Reading or Event

The book launch will be at the High Park Library in Toronto on May 1, 2025 from 6-8 pm. I will be reading my piece, "The House of White Trash," alongside my fellow contributors.Denisha Naidoo More