More than forty of the best contemporary Canadian and international writers are heading to Greater Moncton to take part in 60 public events and 130 school visits. The program for the 16th edition of Atlantic Canada’s largest literary happening is the Festival’s most ambitious yet. The Festival promises to feed imaginations and invites readers to… Continue Reading
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TD Canada Trust supports Frye Festival
TD Canada Trust is happy to offer its support to the Frye Festival for yet another year for the Writers in School Program which gave 10,000 New Brunswick students the opportunity to welcome an author to their school. The 14th edition of the Frye Festival takes place April 22 to 28, 2013, happening this weekend… Continue Reading
Frye Festival Unveils its 2013 Program
From April 22 to 28, the Frye Festival will feed imaginations and celebrate words and ideas with people of all ages. Thirty renowned authors from Canada and beyond, as well as rising stars of the local literary scene, will be in town to share ideas and inspire readers. On the menu: book clubs, literary evenings,… Continue Reading
Debra Komar Appearances in Moncton Area this Week
Writer and forensic anthropologist Debra Komar is in the Moncton area this week talking about her new book The Ballad of Jacob Peck, a tale of historic true crime about an infamous murder that took place in the Shediac area in 1805, recently published by Goose Lane Editions. Debra will appear at: Shediac Public Library, Thursday… Continue Reading
Award Winning Authors & Singer headline WordsFall in Woodstock
Award winning authors, a rising New Brunswick music star and a former Penguin Books publisher will headline Words Fall in Woodstock, October 19 and 20, 2012. WordsFall is a semi-annual presentation of the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) and features a full line-up of learning, networking and entertaining events. The gathering will lead off… Continue Reading
Two NB Authors Win Atlantic Book Awards
The winners of the 2012 Atlantic Book Awards were announced last night in a ceremony held at the LSPU Hall in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the first time the annual event took place outside of Nova Scotia. Amy House hosted the sold-out event, which also featured a performance by Andy Jones and few words from City… Continue Reading
Frye Festival Officially Launches in Moncton
The 2012 Frye Festival has officially started! Atlantic Canada’s largest literary happening features more than 30 renowned authors from here and abroad who will take part in more than 50 public events. Book clubs, conversations, workshops, evenings of words and music, family events, and much more will take place from April 23 to 29 in… Continue Reading
Miramichier Launches New Book on Filmmaking
Originally from Millbank in Miramichi, Suzanne Lyons is a Hollywood producer and an award-winning filmmaker. She co-founded Snowfall Films, WindChill Films Inc., and the Flash Forward Institute. Her films have been distributed by Miramax, Disney, Lionsgate, and ScreenGems. With over 25 years experience in television and film, Suzanne also conducts highly successful workshops on producing and… Continue Reading
Four NB Authors Up for Atlantic Book Awards
The Atlantic Book Awards Society recently announced the full shortlist for the nine different book prizes that make up the 2012 Atlantic Book Awards. Of the 26 books up for awards, four are written by New Brunswick authors. Congratulations to Riel Nason of Quispamis, Jacques Poitras of Fredericton, Susan White of Clifton Royal, and Doug Underhill of… Continue Reading
WFNB WordsSpring 2011 in Sussex, NB
Sussex, NB May 13 – 15, 2011 Click here for our downloadable/printable registration form. Registration – $90 – is required to reserve space in the Lynch and Pelley workshops, the MacLeod reading and also covers lunch and Soirée fees. Events with (R) require registration. Friday May 13 Venue: SUSSEX ARTISTS CO-OP, Tea Room, 12 Maple… Continue Reading
