Vocamus Writers Community Blog

Kasia Jaronczyk Is Offering Editing Services

Kasia Jaronczyk, author of short story collection "Lemons", is now offering editing of manuscripts in any genre.

Thursday, Aug 10 2017

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Marion Reidel Releases "We Drank Wine"

Guelph author Marion Reidel releases her new collection of short stories, "We Drank Wine".

Thursday, Aug 10 2017

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Marilyn Helmer in Chicken Soup for the Soul

Belwood writer Marilyn Helmer has a story in the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Tuesday, Aug 8 2017

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Book Bash is Looking for Sponsors

The 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival is looking for local businesses to sponsor.

Wednesday, Aug 2 2017

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Kathryn Edgecomb Wins Eden Mills Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest

One of our Friends of Vocamus Press, Kathryn Edgecomb Has Won the Eden Mills Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest.

Wednesday, Aug 2 2017

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FOVP Newsletter – August 2017

The Friends of Vocamus August 2017 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.

Tuesday, Aug 1 2017

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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, Aug 1 2017

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"Denial Fog" by Donna McCaw

Denial Fog

Monday, Jul 31 2017

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Writing Room is on Now

Writing Room is on now in the Bookshelf Greenroom, 9:00 AM – Noon. Come work in a free, quiet space with other writers.

Monday, Jul 31 2017

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GWSA Writers’ Club Today

The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association Writers’ Club meets today, 1PM, Evergreen Seniors Centre.

Thursday, Jul 27 2017

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Eden Mills Sneak Peak Tonight

A remonder of the Eden Mills Writers' Festival Sneal Peek tonight.

Wednesday, Jul 26 2017

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Marilyn Kleiber Course - Critique

Marilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a four week course on giving and receiving critique.

Wednesday, Jul 26 2017

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Double Book Launch Tonight

Harry Posner and Richard Yves Sitoski launch their new books tonight, 7PM, 177 Broadway, Orangeville.

Monday, Jul 24 2017

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Poetry Slam Tonight

Guelph's monthly Poetry Slam is tonight, 7:00 PM, at the eBar.

Saturday, Jul 22 2017

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"Oracular" by Michael Kleiza

Oracular

Friday, Jul 21 2017

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Pictures from Children's Authors and Illustrators Festival

Here are some pictures from Friends of Vocamus Press' Children's Authors and Illustrators Festival.

Friday, Jul 21 2017

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Eden Mills Sneak Peek Next Week

The Eden Mills Writers' Festival is offering a sneak peak of its 2017 line-up with a reading and Q&A with authors Andrew Pyper

Friday, Jul 21 2017

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Tea 'N' Tales Today

This week's edition of The Guelph Storyteller's Guild weekly summer Tea 'N' Tales event features Donna McCaw.

Friday, Jul 21 2017

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Writing Room is on Now

Writing Room is on now in the Bookshelf Greenroom, 9:00 AM – Noon. Come work in a free, quiet space with other writers.

Monday, Jul 17 2017

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Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators Is Tomorrow

The Friends of Vocamus Press Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators is tomorrow at the Guelph Public Library.

Wednesday, Jul 12 2017

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"Ode to a Shirt" by Rob O'Flanagan

Ode to a Shirt

Tuesday, Jul 4 2017

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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, Jul 4 2017

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Harry Posner Is Dufferin County's first Poet Laureate

Harry Posner, a longtime participant in Elora and Guelph literary circles, has been named Dufferin County's first Poet Laureate.

Tuesday, Jul 4 2017

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Second Saturday Writers' Hang-Out

Friends of Vocamus Press holds its monthly Second Saturday writers' hang-out is July 8, 7:00 PM at The Bookshelf Greenroom.

Monday, Jul 3 2017

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Marilyn Kleiber Course - Constructing Story

Marilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a four week course on constructing story.

Monday, Jul 3 2017

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Our Spring 2017 Sponsor Rewards Package

Friends of Vocamus Press has released its Spring 2017 Rewards Package to thank our sponsors. Have a look.

Saturday, Jul 1 2017

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FOVP Newsletter – July 2017

The Friends of Vocamus July 2017 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.

Friday, Jun 30 2017

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Call For Submissions - "Sharing" Anthology

Guelph Publisher One Thousand Trees calls for submissions to its "Sharing" anthology of empowerment stories.

Friday, Jun 30 2017

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One Thousand Trees Launches "When Pete Was a Kid"

Guelph published One Tousand Trees has released its newest title, "When Pete Was a Kid" by Dennis Perrier.

Friday, Jun 30 2017

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Tea 'N' Tales Today

This week's edition of The Guelph Storyteller's Guild weekly summer Tea 'N' Tales event features Sarah Abusarar.

Friday, Jun 30 2017

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"American Naturalist #1" by Madhur Anand

American Naturalist #1

Thursday, Jun 29 2017

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Terry Fallis Reading Tonight

A reminder that Terry Fallis reads from "One Brother Shy" tonight, 7PM, at The Bookshelf.

Wednesday, Jun 28 2017

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FOVP Sunday Writer's Hang Out This Weekend

FOVP Sunday Writer's Hang Out This Weekend

Tuesday, Jun 20 2017

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Di Brandt reads at the Elora Poetry Centre

Di Brandt reads at the Elora Poetry Centre

Monday, Jun 19 2017

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Ann Clayton Launches "Migration"

Ann Clayton Launches "Migration"

Monday, Jun 19 2017

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Writing Room is on Now

Writing Room is on Now

Monday, Jun 19 2017

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The Old Is New Again

We're reposting all the old writings on the new site.

Friday, Jun 16 2017

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Setting Up Your Saturday

Run-down of literary events on Saturday, June 17, 2017

Friday, Jun 16 2017

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More Pictures from the Manitoulin Retreat

Here are a few more pictures from our Friends of Vocamus Press Retreat at Dominion Bay Cottages on Manitoulin Island.

Wednesday, Jun 14 2017

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Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Cheryl Cowtan

Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Cheryl Cowtan

Wednesday, Jun 14 2017

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"Bird Watching" by Madhur Anand

"Bird Watching" by Madhur Anand

Tuesday, Jun 13 2017

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Welcome to Our New Site

Announcement of new site launch

Tuesday, Jun 13 2017

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"Dreams" by Jessie Winokur

Dreams

Tuesday, May 23 2017

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Guelph Book Bash Festival

The Guelph Book Bash Festival is an annual celebration of Guelph area books.

Wednesday, May 10 2017

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"Renovations" by Nikki Everts

Renovations

Tuesday, May 9 2017

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"Ode to Brazil" by Nina Kirkegaard

Ode to Brazil

Wednesday, Apr 26 2017

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"Spectrums of Evidence" by Don Proctor

Spectrums of Evidence

Wednesday, Apr 12 2017

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Free February Workshops

Our free series of writing workshops held each year during the month of February.

Saturday, Apr 8 2017

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The ETCH Anthology

The ETCH anthology is our annual collection of teen short stories.

Saturday, Apr 8 2017

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The Rhapsody Anthology

Rhapsody is our annual collection of Guelph-area poetry.

Saturday, Apr 8 2017

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