Local Literary News
Local Guelph Literary News from Friends of Vocamus Press Blog.
Join Us for a Writers' Retreat on Manitoulin IslandJoin Vocamus Writers Community for our annual Spring Retreat on Manitoulin Island By: |
Karen Connelly Reading TonightA reminder that Karen Connelly reads from her new novel, The Change Room, tonight in the eBar at 7:00 PM. By: |
Karen Smythe Book Launch TonightGuelph author Karen Smythe launches her new novel "This Side of Sad" at the eBar tonight at 7:00 PM... By: |
Karen Smythe Is Our February Workshops CoordinatorVocamus Writers Community is pleased to announce that Karen Smythe is our new February Workshops Coordinator. By: |
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". By: |
Kate Anderson-Bernier in New AnthologyLocal author Kate Anderson-Bernier has had one of her stories published in the No Ordinary Day Anthology By: |
Kathryn Edgecomb Wins Eden Mills Creative Non-fiction Writing ContestOne of our Friends of Vocamus Press, Kathryn Edgecomb Has Won the Eden Mills Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest. By: |
Kazoo! Print Expo Is On SaturdayKazoo! Print Fest is this Saturday with lots of local books and print media. By: |
Kim Davids Mandar Is Our Last Sunday Writers'Hang-Out CoordinatorVocamus Writers Community welcomes Kim Davids Mandar as the new coordinator for our Last Sunday Writers' Hang-Outs. By: |
Kira Vermond Workshop - Writing for KidsGuelph author Kira Vermond offers a 4 week writing course for kids. By: |
Liv Kidston on the radioLocal author Liv Kidston will be on Hamilton's Morning Live Radio CHCH. By: |
Local Author Looking to Rent Writing SpaceA local author is looking for a quiet space to write during the day over the summer months. By: |
Local Presses Feature on New Gap Riot Interactive MapLocal publishers, Gordon Hill Press and Vocamus Press, have been featured in Gap Riot's new Small Press Interactive Map. By: |
Lots of Events This SaturdayThere's so much going in literary Guelph this Saturday. Let us help you sort it out. By: |
Marco Muzzi Releases "The Restless Night"Guelph author Marco Muzzi releases his new novel, "The Restless Night". By: |
Maria Stengos Camamert Is Our 2018 ETCH CoordinatorVWC is pleased to introduce Maria Stengos Camamert as our 2018 ETCH Coordinator. By: |
Marian L. ThorpeLocal author and publisher Marian L. Thorpe is now a regular contributor to A Muse Bouche Review. By: |
Marian Thorpe a Finalist for Eric Hoffer AwardGuelph author Marian Thorpe's "Empire's Daughter" was a finalist for the 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Awards. By: |
Marianne Micros Shortlisted for Danuta Gleed Literary AwardMarianne Micros Shortlisted for Danuta Gleed Literary Award. By: |
Marilyn Helmer in Chicken Soup for the SoulBelwood writer Marilyn Helmer has a story in the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul. By: |
Marilyn Kleiber Course - CritiqueMarilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a four week course on giving and receiving critique. By: |
Marilyn Kleiber Course - Memoirs and MemoriesGuelph publisher Marilyn Kleiber offers a three week course on writing memoir. By: |
Marion Reidel Reviews Lauren Stein's "Fun at Work"Marion Reidel reviews Lauren Stein's "Fun at Work". By: |
Mary Ann Burrows Stepping Down as Director of FundraisingMary Ann Burrows is stepping down as Vocamus Writers Community Director of Fundraising. By: |
Melinda Burns Offers Online Flash Fiction CourseGuelph author Melinda Burns offers and online flash fiction course. By: |
Melinda Burns Workshops - Writer & StoryGuelph author Melinda Burns is offering a 7 week workshop series on Writer & Story. By: |
Melinda Burns – Late Fall Writers GroupGuelph author Melinda Burns is hosting an online Late Fall Writers Group. By: |
Memoir / Creative Non-Fiction Group UpdateCreative Non-Fiction /Memoir Group meetings have been suspended indefinitely. By: |
Michael Kleiza Shortlisted for 2017 Able Write PrizeGuelph poet Michael Kleiza has been shortlisted for the 2017 Able Write Prize for Poetry. By: |
New Arts Magazine in Town - "The Exhibitionist""The Exhibitionist" is a new local arts magazine in town. By: |
New Lit Mag at U of G launches tonight!The University of Guelph has a new literary magazine launching tonight! By: |
New Literary Press in GuelphGordon Hill Press is Canada's newest literary publisher, right here in Guelph. By: |
Nicholas Ruddock Long-listed for Berlin Writing PrizeGuelph author Nicholas Ruddock has been long-listed for the Berlin Writing Prize. By: |
Nicholas Ruddock Shortlisted for CBC Short Story ContestGuelph author Nicholas Ruddock has been shortlisted for the CBC short story contest. By: |
Nicholas Ruddock Wins Bridport PrizeGuelph author Nicholas Ruddock has won the Bridport Prize for his story, "Esther". By: |
Nicole Abouhalka Relaunches "Oh! Canada"Guelph author Nicole Abouhalka relaunches her collection of stories and anecdotes, "Oh! Canada". By: |
The Night Sky Poetry ContestThe Guelph Public Library is partnering with The Rotary Club of Guelph to hold a poetry contest. By: |
Nikki Everts is Our Fall Retreat CoordinatorNikki Everts is the new Fall Retreat Coordinator for Vocamus Writers Community By: |