22 Jan

Anniversary Launch: Soliloquies 30!

Mark your calendars! Please join us on Thursday, January 22nd at 7PM at Bar More info Read more

22 Jan

Launch of Ahoy Issue 4

The launch of our fourth(!) issue is on Thursday, January 22nd. Join us for More info Read more

22 Jan
Event

Launch of Quist Issue 3

QWF’s literary magazine for youth, Quist, is throwing a launch party! Join us on January 22nd at 7pm at Pulp Books to celebrate Quist’s third issue. There will be readings by issue contributors, followed by light refreshments.

12 Dec

The Craft of Medicine: A Book Launch

What does it truly mean to be a doctor today? I will say a More info Read more

11 Dec

Montreal launch of SHARP PINK CLAWS

Skip your awkward holiday party and come celebrate with us instead! Metonymy Press is More info Read more

6 Dec

Guernica Editions Showcase

An event celebrating Guernica Editions’ longstanding presence in Quebec, featuring readings by authors with new releases this year, including fiction, memoir, and poetry. With the purchase of a book, guests will be entered into a raffle to win a selection of Guernica titles.

13 Nov

Book Launch: Private Number by David Homel

Véhicule Press and Argo Bookshop invite you to the launch of David Homel’s new novel Private Number. The event will feature readings from the book as well as conversation with Esplanade Books editor Dimitri Nasrallah. This ​event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource. Masks are not required, but will be provided at the door.

6 Nov

Black Creek by Susan Grundy, Montreal Launch

An intimate evening in a Griffintown speakeasy setting with author Susan Grundy in conversation with producer and musician Carrie Haber.

4 Nov

NOIA Launch Party: Absurd Rituals

Join NOIA’s first ever launch event in Canada, celebrating the fourth issue of NOIA More info Read more

2 Nov

Book Launch for Gillian Sze, Stephanie Bolster, and Ronna Bloom

Join us for a poetry book launch, celebrating the release of An Orange, a Syllable by Gillian Sze, Long Exposure by Stephanie Bolster, and In a Rip Tide by Ronna Bloom.

30 Oct

Two Rebeccas, Two Books!

Thursday, October 30, Argo Bookstore, 1841-A Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. More info Read more

18 Oct

Book Launch—Messioph: The First Book of Ido by Geoffreyjen Edwards

Join Geoffreyjen Edwards for the launch of Messioph: The First Book of Ido (Untimely Books). As part of the Can-Con Science Fiction Convention in Ottawa, Geoffreyjen Edwards will be launching his latest science-fiction novel on October 18th, 10:00 am, at the Founders Room of the Brookstreet Hotel.

11 Oct

Launch of Tanya Bellehumeur-Allatt’s new poetry collection The Hospitality of Trees (Shoreline Press). In conversation with Rebecca Păpucaru

Saturday, October 11, 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Black Cat Books, 168E Rue Queen, More info Read more

4 Oct

Dark Sky Preserve re-launch on International Observe the Moon Night!

You are invited to the re-launch of the poetry collection and album, Dark Sky More info Read more

25 Sep

BOOK LAUNCH – Native Immigrant: A Personal Journey Into Our Home and Native

Come join us for the exciting book launch event of “Native Immigrant: A Personal More info Read more

21 Sep

Cactus Press Fall Launch + Accent Open Mic

Join us for Cactus Press’ Fall title launch with featured readers Matthew Rettino and More info Read more

18 Sep

Book Launch: We’re Somewhere Else Now by Robyn Sarah

Join Robyn Sarah for the launch of her new poetry collection, We’re Somewhere Else More info Read more

18 Sep

Joint Book Launch: Su J Sokol and Rich Larson

Join Su J Sokol and Rich Larson for a double book launch at Librairie More info Read more

27 Jul

Book Signing with Guy Gavriel Kay

Are you a fan of epic fantasy? In that case, save the date for More info Read more

24 Jul

Book Launch: July’s Return by Samara O’Gorman

Join us on the evening of Thursday, July 24th, at Viva Vida Art Gallery More info Read more

23 Jul

Chat with Larissa Lai and Her Translators

Pour souligner la parution française de son roman Les soeurs de la Muée chez More info Read more

3 Jul

Book Launch: Annapurna’s Bounty by Veena Gokhale

*Event Postponed to: Thursday, July 3, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm* You are invited to the More info Read more

26 Jun

Book Launch: Red Bolero by Karen Ocana

Join Karen Ocana for the launch of her new chapbook, Red Bolero, at Argo Bookshop. I’ll be in conversation with Victoria Leblanc, yes! he very same Victoria we shared poems with this spring, as well as Gloria Macher and Brian Campbell.

19 Jun

PRIDE Montréal Book Launch: PALM MERIDIAN by debut author Grace Flahive

Join novelist Grace Flahive in conversation with Dr. Alex Ketchum for the Montréal release More info Read more

 

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

  • QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

Two women smiling at the camera

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

The QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!
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