The Frye Festival is the largest literary event in Atlantic Canada and a bilingual celebration of books, ideas and the imagination.
Amounting to ten days of festivities, the festival takes place at the end of April and unfolds in the Greater Moncton region, in neighbouring communities, and, in the case of school visits, all over the province.
Join Word Feast and Westminster Bookmark for our partnering event featuring readings from two New Brunswick fiction writers, Angel T. Dionne, author of the short story collection Sardines, and thom vernon, author of the forthcoming novel The Drifts and I Met Death & Sex Through My Friend, Tom Meuley.
About Sardines: In this, the author’s first collection, readers will find twelve tinned tales of a world both familiar and disquietingly austere.
About I Met Death & Sex Through My Friend, Tom Mauley: In this dark comedy taking place over twenty-four hours, a blizzard pummels Toronto as a beloved high school teacher coerces his teenage student to assist in his violent suicide forcing the student, his best friend, the friend’s bulimic mom, and a down-low cop to outrun each other, the storm, and the ghosts haunting them. Accessibility information: ASL interpretation will be provided.
Join local author Vaness C. Hawkins for her workshop on querying publishers!
Crack the code to publishing success and dive into a concise, power-packed session to master the art of crafting attention-grabbing queries. Whether you’re a debut author or a seasoned scribe, let’s unleash the magic that gets your manuscript noticed! To register for this event, please email chair.word.feast@gmail.com. Accessibility information: ASL interpretation will be provided.
Join us at the Fredericton Public Library with Katherine Melanie as she shares a reading from her debut novel Her and discusses the ins and outs of writing historical fiction.
Katherine will discuss her writing journey, her unique literary choices, the weaving of fact and fiction, and themes of choice and women’s subjugation. Accessibility information: ASL interpretation will be provided.
To register for this event, please email chair.word.feast@gmail.com. Accessibility information: ASL interpretation will be provided.
Step into the thrilling world of crime and suspense in this exclusive two-hour workshop with Carlos Anthony, the national best-selling author of “Shades Of Black.” Designed specifically for teen crime enthusiasts, this session is a fast-paced dive into the art of crafting a gripping thriller.
Why This Workshop Is A Must:
– Key Focus Areas: In just two hours, delve into crucial elements such as creating suspense, developing intriguing characters, and constructing twisty plots that keep readers guessing.
– Interactive Q&A: Have burning questions about getting published, or getting grants, or making money as a Young Adult author? This is your chance to ask Carlos directly and gain personalized insights.
– Writing Challenge: Engage in a brief, stimulating writing exercise designed by Carlos. Test your creativity and get a taste of writing under the guidance of a seasoned author.
– Inspiration Boost: Whether you’re a budding writer or just love the thrill of a good crime story, this workshop will ignite your imagination and provide valuable tips for your writing journey.
Carlos Anthony is a filmmaker and author who writes about the experiences that Black men have historically avoided talking about. He has been recognized for his video web series, short story series, published essays, and short films that explore the themes of Black adolescence, fatherhood, fidelity, provision and work ethic, healthy relationships, sex and intimacy, overcoming addiction, and abuse. “Shades Of Black” is his first novel. With his wife and children, Carlos lives in Windsor, Ontario.
Join us at 10:00 AM on February 10 with noted short story author Mark Anthony Jarman for a reading from his latest book Burn Man!
Drawing together the best of his short fiction published over the last four decades, Burn Man: Selected Stories showcases Mark Anthony Jarman’s sharply observed characters and acrobatic, voice-driven prose in stories that walk the tightrope between the commonplace and the mystical. To register for this event, please email chair.word.feast@gmail.com. Accessibility information: ASL interpretation will be provided.
Join us for a second helping of poetry readings with Douglas Walbourne-Gough, author of Crow Gulch and the forthcoming collection Island; Danny McLaren, author of the chapbook of poetry and micro creative non-fiction, The Enby Manifesto; and Cara-Lyn Morgan, author of Building a Nest from the Bones of My People!
To register for this event, please email chair.word.feast@gmail.com. Accessibility information: ASL interpretation will be provided
Join the Word Feast Literary Festival for a big helping of poetry with three local poets, Fawn Parker, author of the Giller longlisted novel What We Both Know and her recent poetry collection Soft Inheritance; Jamie Kitts, author of the forthcoming chapbook, Girl Dinner; and Spencer Folkins whose poetry has appeared in numerous literary magazines.
This event is produced with the support of the City of Fredericton. Accessibility information: ASL Interpretation will be provided, venue has stairs.
Join us for a night of celebrating the amazing writers in your neighbourhood with a keynote reading from Fredericton poet laureate Jordan Trethewey and the awarding of the Community Impact Award.
Jordan Trethewey’s These Are the People in Your Neighbourhood is the fulfillment of his legacy project for the City of Fredericton featuring personalized poems for roughly 80 Frederictonians based on the notes and thoughts from two years of collecting personal stories from willing participants.
Accessibility information: ASL Interpretation, stairs to get into venue.
The Word Feast Literary Society is excited to announce the 7th Word Feast Literary Festival!
Join us for eleven events over four days of jammed-packed literary celebration. Feed your hunger for literary nourishment with readings from amazing poets and authors, step into the thrilling world of crime and suspense in this exclusive two-hour workshop with Carlos Anthony, jumpstart your own writing career by demystifying querying etiquette with Vanessa C. Hawkins, or share your own words at our Lunch Time Open Mics.
See all the event details, including accessibility information, on our website.
To pre-register for our Zoom events or to reserve yourself a spot at our Open Mics please email chair.word.feast@gmail.com.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
The Word Feast Literary Society
