Authors

Personal Essay: Debut authors know what it takes to write a book, but then what, asks Ann Y.K. Choi

In the beginning, it was quiet. I used to write once my daughter, Claire, then seven years old, went to bed. The entire first draft of Kay’s Lucky Coin Variety, my debut novel, was written ... Read More »

June 20, 2016 | Filed under: Authors

Inaugural Canadian Writers’ Summit event highlights

By Becky Robertson

Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is hosting the first-ever Canadian Writers' Summit from June 15–19, organized by a collection of home-grown writing groups that includes the Writers' Union of Canada, the Canadian Authors Association, and the League of ... Read More »

June 9, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Book news, Events

Inaugural CFC/eOne TV Adaptation Lab to feature Angela Misri, Kat Sandler, Michael F. Stewart

By Becky Robertson

The Canadian Film Centre and Entertainment One have named the Canadian writers participating in their inaugural TV Adaptation Lab, taking place May 31–August 31 in Toronto. Toronto-based author and former CBC journalist Angela Misri, playwright ... Read More »

June 6, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Book culture

Chester Brown went to church to launch a new graphic novel reinterpreting the role of prostitution in the Bible

By Conan Tobias

The Church of St. Stephen-in-the-Fields is a brick structure located to the east of Toronto’s Little Italy. The original architecture of its current building dates back to 1865, though various renovations and reconstructions have left ... Read More »

May 25, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Industry news

Q&A: Kidlit author Eric Wilson on the 40th anniversary of his literary debut

By Dory Cerny

To celebrate this month's 40th anniversary of the publication of Eric Wilson’s first middle-grade novel, Murder on the Canadian, HarperCollins Canada has reissued the title, complete with a snazzy new cover. The mystery was the ... Read More »

May 18, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Personal Essay: I want to see white people get angry and take action against racism, too, writes Vivek Shraya

By Q&Q Staff

I can’t recall the exact incident. Perhaps it was the announcement of another all-white panel, literary event, or award shortlist in my social media feed. I do recall feeling frustrated and defeated – the same ... Read More »

May 16, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Opinion, People

Obituary: Cree author Larry Loyie

By Becky Robertson

Cree author and residential school survivor Larry Loyie died on the morning of April 18. He was 82. Born in Slave Lake, Alberta, Loyie attended the St. Bernard Indian Residential School, an experience that would ... Read More »

April 27, 2016 | Filed under: Authors

Q&A: Rosemary McCarney, children’s author and Canada’s ambassador to the UN

By Dory Cerny

Rosemary McCarney has long been a champion of human rights and standing up for those in need. During her time as president and CEO of Plan Canada, she oversaw the Because I am a Girl ... Read More »

April 20, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Hal Niedzviecki joins serialization trend with his new novel, The Archaeologists

By Becky Robertson

Taking a tip from Dickens, writers and publishers – including Toronto author Gare Joyce, Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, and Stephen King, along with his publisher, Scribner – are heading a revival of serialized books. Toronto ... Read More »

April 19, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

Q&A: Gordon Korman on the TV-movie adaptation of his Macdonald Hall series

By Dory Cerny

It’s been 40 years since the publication of Gordon Korman’s first novel for young readers (written when he was just 12 years old), This Can’t be Happening at Macdonald Hall. Who would have thought it ... Read More »

March 29, 2016 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

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Personal Essay: Debut authors know what it takes to write a book, but then what, asks Ann Y.K. Choi

Inaugural Canadian Writers’ Summit event highlights

Inaugural CFC/eOne TV Adaptation Lab to feature Angela Misri, Kat Sandler, Michael F. Stewart

Chester Brown went to church to launch a new graphic novel reinterpreting the role of prostitution in the Bible

Q&A: Kidlit author Eric Wilson on the 40th anniversary of his literary debut

Personal Essay: I want to see white people get angry and take action against racism, too, writes Vivek Shraya

Obituary: Cree author Larry Loyie

Q&A: Rosemary McCarney, children’s author and Canada’s ambassador to the UN

Hal Niedzviecki joins serialization trend with his new novel, The Archaeologists

Q&A: Gordon Korman on the TV-movie adaptation of his Macdonald Hall series

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