Local Literary News

Local Guelph Literary News from Friends of Vocamus Press Blog.

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

10C Practitioner Spaces for Writers The 10C arts hub has practitioner spaces that might be your writing oasis. By:

23 Minute Club on Hiatus for the Summer The weekly 23 Minute Club is on hiatus for the summer. By:

23-Minute Club Writing Group 23-Minute Club is a new free writing group open to everyone -- newbie writers and experienced pros alike. By:

Aaron Blair Unveils Cover of Forthcoming Novel Guelph author Aaron Blair has unveiled the cover of his forthcoming YA novel. By:

Action Read Hosts "One Book, One Community" Program Action Read is pleased to bring the ‘One Book, One Community’ (OBOC) program in the city of Guelph. By:

After Hours Write Club Free After Hours Write Club at the Orangeville Public Library. By:

Alison Bruce Launches "Ghost Writer" Guelph author Alison Bruce launches her new thriller novel, "Ghost Writer". By:

All Our Past Writings Are Up On The New Site We've completed transferring the catalogue of past local writing from our old website to our new one. See it all here. By:

Amber Allen Is Our New Book Bash Coordinator Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to announce that Amber Allen will be taking on the role of Book Bash Festival Coordinator! By:

Anthony Carnovale Launches New Book Anthonly Carnovale launches his new book, "These People and Other Stories". By:

Anyone Up for a Manitoulin Retreat? Join us Vocamus Wriiters Community for a writers' retreat at Dominion Bay Cottages on Manitoulin Island. By:

Arboretum Press Is Guelph's Newest Publisher Arboretum Press is Guelph's newest publisher. By:

Arts Everywhere New Website Launch Arts Everywhere launches its new redesigned website. By:

ArtsEverywhere Festival Registration Now Open Registration is now open for the ArtsEverywhere Festival's January events. By:

Barbara Kyle’s 4th Annual Manuscript Evaluation Contest Guelph author Barbara Kyle is holding her 4th Annual Manuscript Evaluation Contest. By:

Bedtime Stories With... You? Would you like to share your work as a bedtime story with people social isolating around the world? By:

A Big Book Bash Thank You Friends of Vocamus Press wants to thank everyone who helped make Book Bash Festival 2017 a success. By:

A Big Book Bash Thank You! A big thank you to everyone involvd in making Book Bash 2018 a success. By:

A Big February Workshop Thanks! Thanks to everyone who helped make our Free February Workshops a success. By:

A Big Thanks from Book Bash! A Big Thanks from Book Bash! By:

Body Breath and Pen Writing Workshops Join facilitator Melinda Reidl for "Body Breath and Pen" writing workshops. By:

Book Bash 2018 Sponsor – Bailey Creative Bailey Creative is one of our generous sponsors for the 2018 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash 2018 Sponsor – CareWell Health Group CareWell Health Group is one of our generous sponsors for the 2018 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash 2018 Sponsor – Janus Books Janus Books is one of our generous sponsors for the 2018 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash 2018 Sponsor – Modern Castles Modrn Castles is one of our generous sponsors for the 2018 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash 2018 Sponsor – Moisan and Associaetes Moisan and Associates is one of our generous sponsors for the 2018 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash 2018 Sponsor – Webcom Webcom is one of our generous sponsors for the 2018 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash 2020 Officially Cancelled The 2020 Book Bash has been cancelled. By:

Book Bash festival 2022 Date Is Set The Book Bash Festival is on and in-person for 2022! By:

The Book Bash Festival Is Looking for Swag! The Book Bash Festival puts together swag bags for our lovely authors and volunteers. By:

The Book Bash Festival Is Looking for Volunteers We're looking for some volunteers to help out with the Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash is Looking for Sponsors The 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival is looking for local businesses to sponsor. By:

Book Bash Is This Saturday! Book Bash is this Saturday! at Harcourt UInited Church. By:

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! By:

Book Bash Partner – Action Read The Book Bash Festival is partnering with Action Read. By:

Book Bash Press Release Here's the official press release for Guelph Book Bash Festival 2018. By:

Book Bash Sponsor – Bailey Creative Bailey Creative is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash Sponsor – CareWell Health Group CareWell health Group is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash Sponsor – Fast Signs FastSigns is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash Sponsor – Modern Castles Modern Castles is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

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. By:

Book Bash Sponsor – Webcom Webcom is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Bash Sponsor – Wellington Brewery Wellington Brewery is one of our generous sponsors for the 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival. By:

Book Club for Child-free Women A reminder that Guelph author Heather Embree leads a book club for child-free women on Thursday, September 14, 6:30 PM, at the E-bar. By:

Bookish Radio – Episode #7 Episode #7 of Bookish Radio interviews Sonali Menezes. By:

Booktoberfest in The Guelph Mercury The Guelph Mercury has run a story on the upcoming Booktoberfest By:

C Is for Caring Now Available C Is for Caring Now Available. By:

C.S. O’Cinneide in Semi-final for Goodreads Choice Award C.S. O’Cinneide in semi-final for Goodreads Choice Award. By:

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". By: