Local Literary News

Local Guelph Literary News from Friends of Vocamus Press Blog.

Nina Kirkegaard Is Our New Fall Retreat Coordinator

Nina Kirkegaard is our new Fall Retreat Coordinator.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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One Book, One Community Interview with Madhur Anand

Action Read's One Book, One Community Event – Interview with Madhur Anand.

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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.

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"Open Air, Open Book, Open Mind” by Zandra Juarez

"Open Air, Open Book, Open Mind” by Zandra Juarez

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Osmow's Grill Providing Food at Book Bash 2017

Osmow's Grill will be providing fabulous Mediterranean food at Book Bash 2017.

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Our Annual Fundraiser Kicks Off Today!

Our Annual Fundraiser Kicks Off Today!

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Our Fall Retreat Is Coming Up!

Vocamus Writers Community's iannual Fall Retreat is coming up!

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Playwriting Group?

We're startng a a playwriting group.

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Poetry Group is Back!

The Vocamus Writers Community Poetry Group is back!

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Poetry Slam Tonight

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

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PS Guelph Publishes "Queer City, A Reader"

Publication Studio Guelph has published the English edition of "Queer City, A Reader".

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Publication Studio Guelph Calls for New Writing

Publication Studio Guelph is calling for submissions of new writing.

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Publication Studio Summit

Publication Studio Guelph hosts a worldwide Publication Sudio Summit.

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Readers Wanted for Stage Reading

Volunteer readers are wanted for a free stage reading.

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Reopening of Out on the Shelf

The Out on the Shelf library will be holding an open house to celebrate its reopening.

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Reshaping Ruins Project Update

A poem by Guelph author Jeremy Luke Hill has been chosen for the Reshaping Ruins project.

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Review a Book by Local Author, Lauren Stein

Review a book by local author, Lauren Stein

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Review a Recent Local Book?

Some recent titles by local authors that are looking for reviewers.

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Review of Andrea Perry’s "Rise"

A review of Andrea Perry’s "Rise" by Cid V Brunet.

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Review of Bill Hulet’s "Digging Your Own Well"

Review of Bill Hulet’s "Digging Your Own Well" by Michael Kleiza.

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Review of Brandon Kidd’s "Randy Talbot’s Closet"

A review of Brandon Kidd’s "Randy Talbot’s Closet" by Marion Reidel.

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Review of Candace deTaeye's "Small Planes and the Dead Fathers of Lovers"

A review of Candace deTaeye's "Small Planes and the Dead Fathers of Lovers" by Zane Koss.

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Review of Daniel Pike and Joy Lynn Goddard "Buyers, Liars, Sellers and Yellers"

Review of Daniel Pike and Joy Lynn Goddard "Buyers, Liars, Sellers and Yellers" by Marion Reidel.

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Review of Greg Rhyno's "To Me You Seem Giant"

A review of Greg Rhyno's "To Me You Seem Giant" by Andrew Hood

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Review of "Guelph Versifiers of the 19th Century"

Review of "Guelph Versifiers of the 19th Century" by Mike Fan.

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Review of Jerry Prager’s "Echoes in the Timbers"

A review of Jerry Prager’s "Echoes in the Timbers" by Jeremy Luke Hill.

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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.

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Review of "Rhapsody 2016"

Alec Follett reviews "Rhapsody 2016"

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Review of Stephen Henighan's "Blue River and Red Earth"

Robert Young reviews Stephen Henighan's "Blue River and Red Earth".

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Review of Sue William's "Ready to Come About"

Local author Sue Williams has had her memoir, "Ready to Come About", reviewed in "Canadian Yahting".

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Review: Ann Clayton's "Migration"

Corrie Shoemaker reviews "MIgration" by Ann Clayton

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Review: Valerie Senyk's "Stick"

Heather Cardin reviews "Stick" by Valerie Senyk

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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.

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Rhapsody 2020 Submissions Now Open

Submission period for Rhapsody 2020 are now open!

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A Rhapsody Revamp - and Submissions Are Open!

Our annual Rhapsody anthology is now accepting short prose.

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Ryan Toxopeus Heading Out West

Ryan Toxopeus is stepping down as VWC Genre Fiction Coordinator to take a new job out west.

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Save the Date for Guelph Book Bash Festival 2018

The 2018 Guelph Book Bash Festival now has an official date and location!

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Second Saturday Cancelled This Saturday

The regular Vocamus Writers Community Second Saturday Hang-out is cancelled this Saturday.

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Second Saturday Cancelled Tonight!

Second Saturday Cancelled Tonight!

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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.

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Setting Up Your Weekend

Here's your guide to what's happening in literary Guelph between Friday, November 3 and Sunday, November 5.

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Setting Up your Weekend

Setting Up a Busy Booksih Weekend In the Guelph Arae.

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Silence Open Mic - February 2018

The February 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph musician Andy Hughes..

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Silence Open Mic - September

This month's Silence Open Mic at Silence Sounds is 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, September 20.

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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.

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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.

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