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

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

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

24 Sep

Writers Out Loud: Romantasy

Join us for Writers Out Loud: Romantasy (“Romantic Fantasy”). Three talented Montreal-based authors—Day Leitao (Remnants of the Fallen Kingdom Series), L.E. Sterling (Starling’s Weave), and Kyrie Wang (The Enemy’s Keeper Series)—sit down to discuss their writing, how they got started in the world of romantasy, and why it’s such an exciting genre to be working in today. Discover the fantastical worlds, the captivating romances, and the manifold subgenres that make romantasy the world’s latest breakout book genre. A Q&A with the audience will follow the panel discussion.

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

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

5 Oct

Poetry, Place and Politics: Readings and Moderated Discussion at FLUX Festival

How do poets and their poetry intervene into discussions and activism related to the More info Read more

5 Oct

Poet & composer Tanner Menard + sound artist Martín Rodríguez @ FLUX Festival

Tanner Menard: A vessel for consciousness, carrying sound, vision, and breath as living currents More info Read more

8 Oct

October Readings with Montreal Authors (Canton, Maiolo, McGuire)

Licia Canton, Anna Maiolo and Heather McGuire read from their most recent work. Hosted by Liana Cusmano. Online via Zoom.

9 Oct

Soliloquies Anthology Open Mic & Fundraiser

*Open to everyone, not just students! *Sign up early at soliloquies.org/events-2 Step up to More info Read more

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

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.

 

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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