Baraka Books launches Maker by Jim Upton, in conversation with Elise Moser.
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Forced to forego her dream of swimming in the Olympics, Nicole Fortin finds work in a Montreal aerospace plant to support herself and her daughter. Drawn into a bitter labour conflict that stretches workplace and family ties to the breaking point, she finally comes into her own in this vivid account of industrial strife.
“Jim Upton’s page-turning novel Maker is a fast-paced look inside the anatomy of a bitter strike in Montreal’s aerospace industry. The author brilliantly captures the tensions and fears that run through the minds of every striking worker and the enormous pressure loaded onto the shoulders of every bargaining committee member. An excellent read!” Sid Ryan, Former President of the Ontario Federation of Labour
To register please write to Blossom Thom at liteventrsvp@gmail.com.

Argo Zoom Reading Series: Verse, Prose & Song
2021-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Online – Please RSVP
Argo Zoom Reading Series: Verse, Prose & Song
Kelly Norah Drukker, Ilona Martonfi, Harry Rajchgot, Kasia Van Schaik, Lp Camozzi, Michael Foy, Sarah Burgoyne, Jerome Ramcharitar
Thursday September 9, 2021 7 PM to 9 PM Free
Argo Bookshop 1915 Ste. Catherine St. West
https://www.argobookshop.ca/
Hosted by Adele-Elise Prevost & Moti Lieberman 514.931.3442
Curator Ilona Martonfi ilona.martonfi@sympatico.ca
email events@argobookshop.ca for the Zoom link
Facebook event: Fb.me/e/4pCc4Nfhu

Weekend Writeaway at Home
2021-09-10 08:00 - 2021-09-12 17:00 | Online via Zoom
The weekend-long workshop has all the elements of a typical Writeaway, combined with a few twists to bring the liveliness of an in-person Writeaway to Zoom. The weekend includes writing time, workshops, exercises to inspire you, craft discussions, brainstorming, consultations, readings and optional cocktails and meals (with drink and dinner recipes from Italy, France and New Mexico sent to you in advance!) Design the schedule that fits you best. Want opportunities to talk with smart people about the craft of writing? You’ve got it. Need feedback–or just more time to hunker down and write? It’s yours.
Participation limited to eight.

Writing with the River
2021-09-11 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Lawrence River in Verdun, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Open to all who can comfortably walk on uneven ground.

Limited to 8 participants.

A small group of writers will walk the Verdun shore of the St. Lawrence River, known as Kaniatarowanénhne in the language of the Kanien’keha:ka, with time to sit and write outside.

The physical and mental work of walking stimulates creativity. Participants will be guided in focusing observing eyes and imaginations, surrounded by the growing and living things of the season—grasses, trees, herons, snails, red-winged blackbirds. With sessions spread over a month, we will attend to changes in the air, water, plants and animals, and the quality of light.

Participants will choose spots along the river where they can observe, contemplate, and write as they are moved to do, singly or in small groups. You do not have to do “nature writing,” although you can—bring a work in progress, any genre, or start something new by the water. Writing prompts and exercises will be available for those who like a little kickstart.

We will consider issues of craft and writing practice. A few short readings will be offered; you will have the opportunity to share work for feedback.

Sturdy shoes (there may be mud) and layered clothing that can get dirty are required. Sunhat and/or sunglasses, water, and your preferred writing tools (laptops not ideal) will make the workshop safer, more enjoyable, and more productive. If masks are recommended by public health authorities, participants will be required to wear them except when sitting or walking alone.

A Special Story Time: Gillian Sze & Michelle Lee present "My Love for You is Always"
2021-09-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Vroman’s Live presents a special story time with Gillian Sze & Michelle Lee presenting My Love for You is Always.
Registration is free!
