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Acclaimed Author Vijay Khurana Explores the Complexity of Male Friendships in His Debut Novel

With accolades already piling up for his previous writing and translation work, readers will be eager to dig into the debut novel from Vijay Khurana. The author has studied complex relationships dynamics ...

Su Chang's New Novel is a Sweeping and Powerful Intergenerational Drama

Born in Shanghai, author Su Chang has long admired certain Canadian writers and their ability to create sweeping, multicultural narratives that bridge gaps and challenge the literary status quo. Now, ...

Tom Fraser Explores the Political Decisions that Have Affected Ontario Workers in Invested in Crisis

As we emerge from yet another provincial election, labour rights and the struggles of the workforce are fresh on many readers' minds. The legacy of Ontario governments as far back as the 80s has had a ...

Phuong Truong Begins a Vibrant New Early Chapter Book Series with Every Little Bit Olive Tran

Having already penned a fabulous and acclaimed picture book in Everyone is Welcome, author Phuong Truong has now begun a new early chapter book series, starting with today's featured title, Every Little ...

Grant Writing 101: Timelines

You’ve got an idea, you’ve got working title, maybe you’ve even got a beta reader, or a mentor lined up. You’ve got your budget planned out (and know how many days/weeks or hours your project ...

Author Megan Pomper and Illustrator Maia Hoekstra Talk About What Makes a Bird?

The natural world and its wildlife, from the exotic to that which we see everyday, can be fascinating to young readers. And, some of the best picture books involving these topics find ways to engage with ...

Two Women Risk Everything to Escape Communist Poland in Kasia's Jaronczyk's Riveting Debut Novel

Prolific author Kasia Jaronczyk has had works of fiction and nonfiction published widely in journals and anthologies, and her keen voice has long been on display for readers. As an author with Polish ...

Writing Lessons Learned From Zines

In my early twenties, my friend Teri Vlassopoulos introduced me to zines and it changed my life. If you’re not familiar with the term, ZineWiki defines a zine as “an independently- or self-published ...

Fascinating and Notorious Mining Mogul Viola MacMillan Has Her Story Told in Windfall

Canada's history in the mining industry contains many stunning and nefarious stories that most are unaware of. Around many of our Ontario cities and towns, for example, there are streets, neighbourhoods, ...

Read An Excerpt From Playing Hard, the Moving Sports Memoir by Peter Unwin

Prolific author Peter Unwin has published ten books, as well as essays, short stories, and poems. His keen eye has been turned to nonfiction on a number of occasions, and today we're featuring his latest ...