Vocamus Writers Community Blog
Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Penelope Winters
Friends of Vocamus Press is pleased to welcome area author Penelope Winters.
Thursday, Jan 18 2018
Tom Vaine Piece in Bewildering Stories
Local suthor Tom Vaine has had his story "Her Mother's Girl" published in Bewlidering Stories.
Wednesday, Jan 17 2018
Freinds of Vocamus Press Welcomes Tom Vaine
Friends of Vocamus Press is pleased to welcome Elora author Tom Vaine.
Wednesday, Jan 17 2018
Registration Open for U of G Library Free Writers' Workshops
Registration is now open for the University of Guelph Library's free writers' workshops on March 3 and 4.
Tuesday, Jan 16 2018
Body Breath and Pen Writing Workshops
Join facilitator Melinda Reidl for "Body Breath and Pen" writing workshops.
Friday, Jan 12 2018
The Guelph Public Library Teen Writing Contest Is Now Open
The annual Guelph Public Library Teen Writing Contest is now open for submissions until April 14.
Wednesday, Jan 10 2018
Joy Lynn Goddard's Canadian Writing Blog
Guelph author Joy Lynn Goddard's Canadian writing blog.
Monday, Jan 8 2018
Kat McNichol's Launches Dreamers Creative Writing Site
Guelph author Kat McNichol has launched Dreamers Creative Writing site with resources for Canadian writers.
Friday, Jan 5 2018
Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Joy Lynn Goddard
Friends of Vocamus Press is pleased to welcome Guelph author Joy Lynn Goddard.
Friday, Jan 5 2018
Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Kat McNichol
Friends of Vocamus Press is pleased to welcome Guelph author Kat McNichol.
Thursday, Jan 4 2018
Marina Gascho Releases "Sucker for an Octopus"
Marina Gascho releases "Sucker for an Octopus" through Fenylalanine Publishing.
Wednesday, Jan 3 2018
FOVP Newsletter – January 2018
The Friends of Vocamus January 2018 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.
Monday, Jan 1 2018
FOVP Newsletter – December 2017
The Friends of Vocamus December 2017 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.
Friday, Dec 1 2017
"What a Good Party It Might Have Been" by Nora Ruddock
What a Good Party It Might Have Been
Tuesday, Nov 21 2017
Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Ajay Heble
Friends of Vocamus Press welcomes Guelph author and musician Ajay Heble.
Tuesday, Nov 21 2017
Review of Marion Reidel's "We Drank Wine and Other Stories"
The Bookshelf posted a review of Marion Reidel's "We Drank Wine and Other Stories" by Karen Gascho.
Tuesday, Nov 21 2017
Interview with Ed Butts
An interview with Guelph author and historian Ed Butts by Sheri Doyle.
Monday, Nov 20 2017
Kira Vermond Workshop - Writing for Kids
Guelph author Kira Vermond offers a 4 week writing course for kids.
Tuesday, Nov 14 2017
Barbara Kyle Offers Writing Mentor Program
Guelph Author Barbara Kyle offers a three month online mentorship program.
Thursday, Nov 9 2017
Marilyn Kleiber Course - Memoirs and Memories
Guelph publisher Marilyn Kleiber offers a three week course on writing memoir.
Tuesday, Nov 7 2017
Ann Clayton Releases "Colonial Perspectives"
Guelph author Ann Clayton has released "Postcolonial Persepctives", exploring English South African fiction under apartheid.
Friday, Nov 3 2017
Reviewers Wanted for New Ann Clayton Books
We're loking for those interested in reviewing one or more new books by Guelph author, Ann Clayton.
Friday, Nov 3 2017
Setting Up Your Weekend
Here's your guide to what's happening in literary Guelph between Friday, November 3 and Sunday, November 5.
Friday, Nov 3 2017
Barbara Kyle’s 4th Annual Manuscript Evaluation Contest
Guelph author Barbara Kyle is holding her 4th Annual Manuscript Evaluation Contest.
Thursday, Nov 2 2017
FOVP Newsletter – November 2017
The Friends of Vocamus November 2017 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.
Wednesday, Nov 1 2017
PS Guelph Publishes "Queer City, A Reader"
Publication Studio Guelph has published the English edition of "Queer City, A Reader".
Wednesday, Nov 1 2017
Elora WordFest is Tonight
The fall 2017 edition of Elora Wordfest is tonight, 7:00 PM, at The Elora Centre for the Arts.
Thursday, Oct 26 2017
Double Indigenous Poetry Reading Tonight
Join Dene writer Tenille Campbell and Mohawk poet Janet Rogers tonight for an evening of poetry at The Bookshelf.
Thursday, Oct 26 2017
GWSA Writers’ Club Today
The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association Writers’ Club meets today, 1PM, Evergreen Seniors Centre.
Thursday, Oct 26 2017
Nicholas Ruddock Wins Bridport Prize
Guelph author Nicholas Ruddock has won the Bridport Prize for his story, "Esther".
Wednesday, Oct 25 2017
D. L. Castle Releases "Once Upon A Lost Girl"
Guelph author D. L. Castle has released her new memoir, "Once Upon A Lost Girl".
Tuesday, Oct 24 2017
Kasia Jaroncyk Releases "Polish(ed)"
Guelph author Kasia Jaronczyk has co-edited a collection of short stories called, "Polish(ed): Poland Rooted in Canadian Fiction".
Tuesday, Oct 24 2017
Silence Open Mic is Tonight
A reminder that this month's Silence Open Mic at Silence Sounds (46 Essex Street), is tonight at 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, Oct 18 2017
FOVP Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Join Genre Fiction Coordinator Ryan Toxopeus for our Genre Fiction Writers Hang-out at Red Papaya Restaurant.
Tuesday, Oct 17 2017
23-Minute Club Writing Group
23-Minute Club is a new free writing group open to everyone -- newbie writers and experienced pros alike.
Tuesday, Oct 17 2017
A Big Book Bash Thank You
Friends of Vocamus Press wants to thank everyone who helped make Book Bash Festival 2017 a success.
Tuesday, Oct 17 2017
Book Bash Is Today!
Today is is the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival, 2-4 PM at Hope House (10 Cork Street). Come on out!
Sunday, Oct 15 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – Wellington Brewery
Wellington Brewery is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Friday, Oct 13 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – Webcom
Webcom is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Friday, Oct 13 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – University of Guelph Library
The University of Guelph Library is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Friday, Oct 13 2017
Free Writing Workshop: Conjuring Up a Work of Fiction
Alison Bruce, Cheryl Cowtan, Gloria Ferris, Liz Lindsay, and Donna Warner offer a writing workshop on Conjuring Up a Work of Fiction.
Friday, Oct 13 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – Moisan & Associates
Moisan & Associates is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Thursday, Oct 12 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – Modern Castles
Modern Castles is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Thursday, Oct 12 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – Janus Books
Janus Books is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Thursday, Oct 12 2017