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SUMMARY:Writers’ Community of York Region Presents: Author Q&A + Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:📍 Newmarket Public Library–Multipurpose Room\n📅 Sunday\, April 26\n⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM\n🎟 Free Admission\n \n\nJoin us for an afternoon featuring two events. Attend one or stay for both!\n\n\n\n✨ 2:00 PM: Author Q&A & Book Signing with Emily Ohanjanians\n\n\n \nWe’re delighted to welcome Emily Ohanjanians\, author of The Book Tour. Before becoming an author\, Emily worked as a Big Five editor for 15 years\, giving her unique insight into the publishing industry. Join us for an intimate Q&A\, and get your book signed!\n\n📋 3:00 PM: WCYR Annual General Meeting \nAfter the author event concludes\, we will hold the WCYR’s Annual General Meeting. Attendance at the AGM is optional. Whether you come to connect with fellow writers or take part in shaping WCYR’s future\, we would love to see you there! \n\nReserve your spot:\n\nAuthor Q & A (FREE)\nAuthor Q & A and a copy of Emily’s book ($20.00)\nAGM (FREE)
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/writers-community-of-york-region-presents-author-qa-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Newmarket Public Library\, 438 Park Ave\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with a Literary Agent
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insider’s look at the publishing world. \nWCYR Chair Tali Shammas sits down with literary agent Lauren Khan of FinePrint Literary Management for a candid fireside conversation and audience Q&A. Learn what agents look for\, how to strengthen your submission package\, and what today’s industry trends mean for emerging authors. \nWhether you’re polishing a manuscript or preparing to query\, this session delivers practical guidance straight from the source. Don’t miss it. \nTickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/fireside-chat-with-a-literary-agent/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Fireside Chat,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Open House & Speaker Cali Platek
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, 21 September 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m. for our annual Open House meeting at Old Town Hall in Newmarket featuring Cali Platek’s talk “Ink to legacy: How to Publish Your Book.” \nThis year’s Open House event is hosting speaker Cali Platek\, an experienced publishing professional\, currently serving as Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Simon & Schuster Canada. Cali works on marketing campaigns for top authors like Stephen King\, Jeannette Walls\, Megan Miranda\, Mona Awad\, and more\, while overseeing Simon & Schuster’s digital strategy\, including website updates\, social media\, email marketing\, and influencer marketing. Previous roles include Marketing & Communications Manager at TCAF: Toronto Comic Arts Festival\, Digital Marketing Manager at Scholastic Canada\, and editorial roles at Robert Kennedy Publishing\, Maple Tree Press\, and Firefly Books. Cali has a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University\, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Book and Magazine Publishing from Centennial College\, and has trained at Brainstation. Cali lives in Toronto with her two daughters. \nReserve your spot at https://wcyork.ca/product/open-house-speaker-cali-platek/
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/open-house-speaker-cali-platek/
LOCATION:Newmarket Town Hall\, 460 Botsford St.\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 1T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open House,Speakers
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SUMMARY:AGM & Nina Munteanu
DESCRIPTION:As the event year draws to a close\, please join us on Saturday\, June 7\, 2025 at 1:30 pm at the Aurora Public Library – Lebovic Room\, for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to discuss our past year as well as look ahead to the next. The AGM is free for members. \nFollowing the AGM\, we will host our final public event for the year. We are happy to announce that Nina Munteanu\, who was the guest speaker at this year’s Open House\, will be with us again to close off our year. This time\, we will discuss how to incorporate setting and place in writing\, with a focus on eco-fiction examples. Participants will have an opportunity to practice their writing skills during the session\, so please come prepared with a pen and notebook. Her guidebook\, The Ecology of Story: World as Character\, as well as some other publications\, will be available for purchase. \nThe Annual General Meeting will take place at 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. \nNina Munteanu’s presentation will take place at 2:30 – 3:50 p.m.\nPlease use the links below to confirm your registration. \n\nAGM and Speaker Event (for members) – $20.00\nAGM and Speaker Event (for non-members) – $25.00\nNina Munteanu Speaker Event Only (for members) – $20.00\nNina Munteanu Speaker Event Only (for non-members) – $25.00\nAGM Only (free)\n\nAbout Nina Muneanu\nNina Munteanu is a Canadian ecologist\, novelist and award-winning short story author of eco-fiction\, science fiction and fantasy. Nina teaches writing at U of T and writes for various magazines\, including essays on science and futurism. Her short work has appeared in Neo-Opsis Science Fiction Magazine\, Chiaroscuro\, subTerrain\, Apex Magazine\, Metastellar\, and several anthologies. She currently has 10 novels published and several non-fiction books on writing and science. Her book Water Is… (Pixl Press)—a scientific study and personal journey as a limnologist\, mother\, and teacher—was Margaret Atwood’s pick in 2016 in the New York Times‘ The Year in Reading. Nina’s most recent novel\, A Diary in the Age of Water released in 2020 by Inanna Publications\, is about four generations of women and their relationship to water in a rapidly changing world. Her novel Gaia’s Revolution is currently in production with Dragon Moon Press.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/agm-guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Aurora Public Library\, 15145 Yonge St\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AGM,Speakers
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SUMMARY:York Writers' Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking insight into the world of publishing\, from crafting compelling pitches to understanding market trends? Hoping to network with agents\, publishers\, and authors themselves? Join us to learn how to land an agent\, what publishers seek in manuscripts\, how to navigate the ever-evolving literary landscape\, and more. \nThis full-day in-person event will include sessions led by industry experts\, workshops\, a panel\, and opportunities for attendees to connect with and seek feedback from professionals in the industry. A light breakfast and lunch are included in the ticket price. \nSee the York Writers’ Conference website link (below) to read more or to purchase tickets.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/york-writers-conference/
LOCATION:Optimist Youth Club\, 55 Forhan Ave.\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L9Y 1R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BookVendors,Conference,Speakers,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Book Club Meeting #2 - "Boss" by Deborah Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:The WCYR Book Club is open to anyone. You do not need to be a member to participate\, but you do need to purchase a copy of the book. This club is a coming together of authors and writers. It is a celebration of the written word\, and an opportunity for us to learn more about the writings of our fellow members. \nYou will be given 6-8 weeks to read the novel. At the end of the period\, we will come together virtually\, to discuss the story. You will have an opportunity to ask the author questions and the author will share insight with us about their publishing journey. \nThere are no additional fees to participate\, other than purchasing a copy of the book. The cost of the book may vary\, depending on the format chosen. \nBook: Boss\nAuthor: Deborah Armstrong\nGenre: Romance\nPages: 194\nCost: Ebook: $7.99. Paperback: $21.73\nStore: Amazon Canada \nClick here to register. \nSynopsis:\nBoss\, Book One in the Game Changer series\, tells the story of Dr. Jules Montgomery and Dane Andrews\, a retired naval sniper\, who found themselves in an unexpected situation that led to a night of passion. \nFive years later\, their fling unexpectedly comes full circle when Dane’s housekeeper\, Val\, reunites with her estranged niece and grandniece. Needing to bring the child back to her employer’s ranch while her niece handles a medical emergency\, Val sets the stage for a complex and emotional reunion\, allowing the characters to reconcile their past and navigate the challenges of newfound family ties. \nJules lost her parents to a senseless shooting. Dane is a decorated hero known for his shooting abilities. He’s killed many and would do it again to save innocent lives. Jules struggles to reconcile the man of her dreams with the man of her nightmares. \nDane has a brain injury due to an accident. He needs his service dog\, Lucky\, to alert him of oncoming seizures. Dane and Lucky are a charming duo throughout the story. To add to the enjoyment of this book\, Becca\, a precocious four-almost-five-year-old redhead and Bates\, Dane’s strong and silent wingman are also featured.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/book-club-meeting-2-boss-by-deborah-armstrong/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Speakers
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