Authors, book lovers, publishers - don't miss CanLit AuthorFest 2022! This festival provides a unique networking opportunity for writers of all levels. Enjoy keynote speakers, book signings, live readings, Q&A's and more from established authors! Happening June 18, 10 AM - 9:30 PM (doors open at 9 AM) at Parkdale Hall in Toronto. Tickets […]
Here and Now, Discover Mississauga and More will be an eBook that we hope to create from two haiku walking tours and three online haiku workshops. Everyone is welcome to join us no matter where you live. This new project is aimed to build creative and resilient communities through haiku workshops; you can join one or all of […]
Play Date is an online monthly play reading club by Crane Creations Theatre Company where you can read or listen to a play, live on Zoom. Play Date is a great activity if you want to practice English by reading aloud, are a lover of theatre and want to read great plays from around the […]
Jennifer Hillier is an award-winning author of seven psychological thrillers. A Filipino-Canadian born and raised in Toronto, she spent several years in Seattle before returning home to Canada. Jennifer is the author of Wonderland, Creep, Freak, The Butcher, Jar of Hearts, and Little Secrets. Her brilliant new thriller is Things We Do in the Dark. Register for this event.
You're invited to Blackwood-Self Publishing's Open House! Their annual local authors' Open House event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 26, 2023, at the Canadian Coptic Centre (Trinity Hall), 1245 Eglinton Avenue West (at Credit View Road) Mississauga, Ontario. THIS IS A FREE EVENT. At this Event authors showcase their literary work, express their […]
Join Dechen Yee for the launch of her second book, Bunny's Quest, a chapter book for young readers aged 7-9! Date: Sat, Sept 9th Time: 10 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM Address: 16 Adamson Street., S. Norval, ON L0P 1K0 (Additional parking across street). What better venue to hold a […]
Professional Development Day for New, Emerging, and Established Writers to Hone their Craft and Learn to Navigate the Writing Industry. Date and time Sun, Sep 17, 2023 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT Location Clarke Memorial Hall 161 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3 TICKETS A day of workshops and networking for new, […]
Join Dechen Yee for a book launch event and free Tai Chi demo with author and Tai Chi instructor, Dechen Yee! Date & Time: October 12, 6 PM - 9 PM Where: Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre (1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Oakville) _________________________ WELLNESS THROUGH TAI CHI – Learn more on Dechen’s website: https://dechenyee.com/tai-chi-qigong/ […]
Join Mississauga Youth Poet Laureate Lisa Shen on November 26, 1:30-3:30 PM for a workshop with the Art Gallery of Mississauga's Poetic Voices Series! Participants will write poetry inspired by the lovely art in the gallery. The workshop will consist of an intro to spoken word, gallery tour, writing exercise, group share, and a […]
Celebrate the culture of reading and writing in Mississauga on Saturday, September 14, 11 AM - 4 PM at Hazel McCallion Central Library. Interact with authors through panels and presentations or engage in one of our writing workshops. This is a drop-in event, but your registration will give you access to regular updates leading […]
The tagline - 'local wordsmiths reading aloud' - explains what this event is about. An afternoon of fun, celebrating creativity and originality as 15 local writers read their writings on a stage once frequented by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Listen to the voices of these authors filling a historic hall against a backdrop of incredible talent […]
A day of workshops and networking for new, emerging, and established writers of all genres. Learn about the writing industry from professionals in the field, network with fellow writers, and explore the next steps to achieving your writing career goals. Workshop sessions include: Keynote (Eric Walters), a Publisher's Panel (led by Mary Ellen Koroscil) comprised […]
