Island Poems: A collaborative art project involving Prince Edward Island poets and artists from many disciplines will be mounted at The Gallery @ The Guild during poetry month this April. The interdisciplinary project marks the first time Peake Street Studios and “this town is small inc.” have joined forces. Working with the Prince Edward Island Writers’…
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Winter’s Tales Authors’ Reading Series
Contact person: Dr. Richard Lemm, UPEI Department of English / 566-0592 / rlemm@upei.ca WHAT: A RAVENOUS EVENING WITH JOHN STEFFLER & RICHARD CUMYN WHEN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 7:30 WHERE: UPEI FACULTY LOUNGE When long-time Newfoundland resident John Steffler, Canada’s Parliamentary Poet during 2006-2008, gives a reading, it’s…
Heather Adkins launches new book Feb. 12 at the Confederation Centre Public Library
Heather Adkins will launch her new book, What do you see? on Saturday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at the Confederation Centre Public Library. In the book, Adkins, who was raised in Kenya, explores the differences and similarities that are found in the everyday lives of two little boys from two completely different cultures. The…
2011 Island Literary Awards
2011 Island Literary Awards For going on twenty-three years the Island Literary Awards (ILAs) have recognized the best in Island writing with cash awards sponsored from the community, for winning entries in short story, poetry, children’s literature, and creative non-fiction categories from writers of all ages. New for 2011: The PEI Writers Guild is excited…
Josie Baker is New ILA Coordinator
The PEI Writers’ Guild has a new ILA Coordinator for the 2011 ILA. She will be performing duties and responsibilities listed in the previous blog. Hallelujah!
PEI Writers’ Guild Seeks 2011 ILA Coordinator
The PEI Writers’ Guild is calling for applications to the position of 2011 Island Literary Awards (ILA) Coordinator. The position will be filled by a committed, organized, independent, energetic individual who is expected to coordinate all aspects of the Island Literary Awards. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Fundraising and arranging/soliciting prizes and sponsors;…
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win…
The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia Restructures Annual Atlantic Writing Competition
Finalist manuscripts to be announced in May 2011; Deadline to enter is December 3, 2010 November 3, 2010 The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) is thrilled to announce changes to the judging process of its annual Atlantic Writing Competition (AWC), now entering its 34th cycle. A list of finalist manuscripts from every category will be…
Winter’s Tales Authors’ Reading Series
KATHERINE GOVIER: MASTER STORY-TELLER Katherine Govier, one of Canada’s most popular and admired fiction writers, will read from her new novel The Ghost Brush, on Wednesday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. A reception and book signing will follow. Her reading is sponsored by the UPEI English Department and Canada…
red earth women presents: close to the heart
Red Earth Women Presents continues with our second season: REWP II: Close to the Heart next on Thursday, November 18 with OPEN MIC and Special-Guest-Island-Artist Beth E. Janzen. Beth E. Janzen is passionate about writing, teaching, and living a vibrant, creative life. The Enchanted House (Acorn: 2006), her first full-length book of poetry, was nominated for the PEI book…
Book Talk: Under the Electric Sky
Join author Christopher Walsh on a thrilling ride through the strange and fabled history of the Bill Lynch Shows. This is the story of home-grown folk heroes like Bill Lynch and Charlottetown’s Soggy Reid. Through his extensive research and travel with the carnies, Walsh chronicles the true story of the Maritime carnival with unflinching detail….
Atlantic Writing Competition for Unpublished Manuscripts
Atlantic Writing Competition for Unpublished Manuscripts Entries must be received by December 3rd, 2010. Entry forms: .doc or html. Established in 1975 under the auspices of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Authors’ Association, the Atlantic Writing Competition has been sponsored by the Writers’ Federation since 1976. We encourage writers in Atlantic Canada to explore and celebrate…
The Writing Pool 