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Reading and writing in the time of Covid-19
Hello fellow readers and writers. It’s hard not being able to gather together to enjoy our shared love of books. Consider online meetups with your favourite club through Zoom, Skype, Facetime or other digital wizardry. Stay healthy, stay safe. Read More
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Katherine Fawcett launches The Swan Suit in March!
We’re delighted to announce The Whistler Writing Society’s member Katherine Fawcett is publishing her fabulous book of short stories The Swan Suit. Read More
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Harvey & Hoogland Reading Event Mar. 11, 7pm
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Apply now for the Write Fresh Retreat, June 1-10, 2020 in Belarus
Applications are now open for the Write Fresh Retreat, June 1-10, 2020 in the rustic art-village Kaptaruni, Belarus with mentor Harold Rhenisch. Read More
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Telus Winter Classic Tickets On Sale Now!
The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is a long-time supporter of our Authors in the Schools program which delivers books and provides guest author presentations to 19 schools in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Read More
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Writing the Body, Dancing the Soul Retreat at Loon Lake
If you’re interested in a writing retreat this year, consider the Writing the Body, Dancing the Soul Retreat at Loon Lake:
Dear Writing Women,
At the close of a year that has brought challenges of all kinds for our beloved planet and also for many of us personally, I have been thinking abo Read More
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2020 Whistler Writers Festival Fundraiser
“Action is the foundational key to success.” Pablo Picasso
I need your help. Before I delve into that though, first let me thank you for attending our 2019 Whistler Writers Festival. The conversations generated, the relationships forged, and creative expression released – were incredible. Read More -
Stella Harvey headlines The Writers Studio Reading Dec. 5
Everyone is invited to The Writers Studio reading series at Hood 29 (4470 Main Street) for the last reading series of 2019 on Thursday, December 5th at 8:00pm led by headliner STELLA HARVEY. Read More -
A Conversation with Omar El Akkad, author of American War
Whistler Writers Festival’s Alli Vail caught up with Omar El Akkad to talk about his book American War, and this year’s theme of the festival – Discourse. He’ll be appearing in the Saturday Night Gala, with author Maude Barlow Oct. 19. Read More
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The Homecoming: Terror in the Family
The Homecoming
By Andrew Pyper
A Book Review by Katherine Fawcett
The Homecoming by award-winning Canadian author Andrew Pyper is a wicked and weird blend of science-fiction, thriller, horror, and family drama that reads like a movie on the big screen. Or a nightmare you can’t wake up from. Read More
Whistler Writers Festival
Presented by the Whistler Writing Society
