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SUMMARY:Baraka Books launches Maker by Jim Upton\, in conversation with Elise Moser.
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“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 \nTo register please write to Blossom Thom at liteventrsvp@gmail.com.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/baraka-books-launches-maker-by-jim-upton-in-conversation-with-elise-moser/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Argo Zoom Reading Series: Verse\, Prose & Song
DESCRIPTION:Argo Zoom Reading Series: Verse\, Prose & Song\nKelly Norah Drukker\, Ilona Martonfi\, Harry Rajchgot\, Kasia Van Schaik\, Lp Camozzi\, Michael Foy\, Sarah Burgoyne\, Jerome Ramcharitar\nThursday September 9\, 2021 7 PM to 9 PM Free\nArgo Bookshop 1915 Ste. Catherine St. West\nhttps://www.argobookshop.ca/\nHosted by Adele-Elise Prevost & Moti Lieberman 514.931.3442\nCurator Ilona Martonfi ilona.martonfi@sympatico.ca\nemail events@argobookshop.ca for the Zoom link \nFacebook event: Fb.me/e/4pCc4Nfhu
URL:https://qwf.org/event/argo-zoom-reading-series-verse-prose-song-9/
LOCATION:Online – Please RSVP
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Series
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SUMMARY:Weekend Writeaway at Home
DESCRIPTION: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.\nParticipation limited to eight.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/weekend-writeaway-at-home/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T090000
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SUMMARY:Writing with the River
DESCRIPTION:Open to all who can comfortably walk on uneven ground. \n\n\n\nLimited to 8 participants. \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nParticipants 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nSturdy 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.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/writing-with-the-river/2021-09-11/
LOCATION:St. Lawrence River in Verdun\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:QWF Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:A Special Story Time: Gillian Sze & Michelle Lee present "My Love for You is Always"
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Live presents a special story time with Gillian Sze & Michelle Lee presenting My Love for You is Always.\nRegistration is free!
URL:https://qwf.org/event/a-special-story-time-gillian-sze-michelle-lee-present-my-love-for-you-is-always/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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