Calgary Book Launch - trust the bluer skies by paulo da costa

paulo da costa
POSTED: Feb 21, 2024

Literary Reading or Event

I would be delighted if you would celebrate with me, and our Calgary writing community, the launch of my new book, Trust the Bluer Skies.   There will be munchies and refreshments. A… More

PODCAST: READINGS AND INTERVIEW with Jane Callen for Bernini's Elephant

Jane Callen | POSTED: Feb 19, 2024

Literary Reading or Event

https://writersradio.ca/podcasts/P078-jane-callen/     More

Eco-grief: Writing to Heal

Nadja Lubiw-Hazard | POSTED: Feb 19, 2024

Workshop or Retreat

This 6-week writing session is designed for people coping with grief, anxiety, dread and hopelessness as it relates to the destruction of our precious earth and the climate crisis. By making space… More

CBC Nonfiction Prize now open!

CBC Books | POSTED: Feb 15, 2024

Call For Submissions

The CBC Nonfiction Prize is open from Jan. 1-March 1! You can submit original, unpublished nonfiction that is up to 2,000 words. The winning writer receives $6,000 for the Canada Council for the… More

What’s a good opening sentence? Simple. It compels the reader to read the next sentence. And so on. By launching the reader in the right direction, a compelling first sentence is even more critical… More

Call for Submissions: Poem of the Year

Arc Poetry Magazine | POSTED: Feb 13, 2024

Call For Submissions

Arc Poetry Magazine’s annual poetry contest is among the richest in the country, offering $5,000 for the winning poem, a $500 award for the poem selected as Honourable Mention, and… More

Robert Priest Album Launch at Hugh's Room

| POSTED: Feb 12, 2024

Member Activity

Sunday Feb l8 330 - 6  at Hughs Room.  I'll be doing a set from my just-launched poetry/jazz album People LIke YOU and Me at 445 with my excellent band and special guest Kevin Breit (of… More

TORONTO LIT UP: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2024

Toronto Lit Up | POSTED: Feb 7, 2024

Call For Submissions

Toronto Lit Up is now accepting submissions for their Spring/Summer 2024 season! This Call for Submissions is seeking book launches taking place April 2024 and September 2024. The programme is open to… More

Terminally Ill

Melissa Yi, Melissa Yuan, Melissa Yin
POSTED: Feb 4, 2024

Literary Reading or Event

Murder. Mystery. Medicine. Merriment. Chained. Nailed. In a coffin. In Montreal’s St. Lawrence River. Will Elvis survive? After Dr. Hope Sze restarts Elvis the escape artist’s heart, she… More

paulo da costa and Larissa Lai - author reading Toronto

paulo da costa | POSTED: Feb 2, 2024

Literary Reading or Event

Join us at Queen Books for a compelling evening of readings as two authors examine returns to origin, in different ways.   •paulo da costa, author of TRUST THE BLUER SKIES •Larissa Lai,… More