Vocamus Writers Community Blog
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
Call for Presenters - University of Guelph’s Writers Workshop
The University of Guelph Library is calling for workshop leaders for its Writers Workshop on March 3 & 4, 2018.
Thursday, Oct 12 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – Fast Signs
FastSigns is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Wednesday, Oct 11 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – CareWell Health Group
CareWell health Group is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Wednesday, Oct 11 2017
Book Bash Sponsor – Bailey Creative
Bailey Creative is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival.
Wednesday, Oct 11 2017
Cafe Philosophique Author Series - Payam Akhavan
College of Arts and The Bookshelf present 2017 CBC Massey Lecturer Payam Akhavan , author of "In Search Of A Better Tomorrow".
Wednesday, Oct 11 2017
Michael Kleiza Shortlisted for 2017 Able Write Prize
Guelph poet Michael Kleiza has been shortlisted for the 2017 Able Write Prize for Poetry.
Thursday, Oct 5 2017
Fund Raising Evening for "Riding Off in All Directions" Is Tonight
A reminder that the fund raising evening for "Riding Off in All Directions", a musical written by Elora writer Daniel Bratton, is tonight..
Thursday, Oct 5 2017
Guelph Today Piece on Book Bash 2017
Guelph Today, Guelph's local online newspaper, has posted a great piece on the upcoming Book Bash Festival.
Tuesday, Oct 3 2017
Off the Page Open Mic Tonight
A reminder that the Off the Page Open Mic is tonight at The Red Brick Cafe at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, Oct 3 2017
FOVP Newsletter – October 2017
The Friends of Vocamus October 2017 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.
Thursday, Sep 28 2017
Anthony Carnovale Launches New Book
Anthonly Carnovale launches his new book, "These People and Other Stories".
Thursday, Sep 28 2017
FOVP Is Looking for Someone with Experience in Drupal
FOVP is looking for a volunteer with experience in Drupal to help us maintain our site.
Wednesday, Sep 27 2017
Action Read Is Our Charitable Partner for Book Bash 2017
Action Read, a local literacy advocacy organization, will be the charitable partner for Book Bash 2017.
Tuesday, Sep 26 2017
Vocamus Press Is Calling for Chapbooks, Broadsheets, and More
Local micro-publisher Vocamus Press is calling for submissions of chapbooks, broadsheets, etc for its new Offcuts imprint.
Monday, Sep 25 2017
Lots of Events This Saturday
There's so much going in literary Guelph this Saturday. Let us help you sort it out.
Monday, Sep 25 2017