Events
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to join us.
Join us to explore a variety of fiction in our Book Club series. Each month, we will try a new book from a different genre.
No registration required. Simply come by for some literary chat on the second Thursday of every month!
November's…
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Learning who your characters really are.
Do your characters seem boring, unengaging for readers or less interesting than you’d like them to be? Do your characters seem to do things you don’t want them to? Do you feel something is missing…
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Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. We will view the 2020 film Emma, enjoy a fashion exhibit, and partake of tea and refreshments.
Costuming is very much encouraged!
In the words of Jane…
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Join us for a magical morning Storytime with two local children’s authors!
We are excited to showcase the local talent of Nancy Rose and Jennifer Britton, both of whom have recently published their new children's books: Oakley's…
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Join us in celebrating the second anniversary of Halifax-based poetry micropress Opaat Press. Listen to readings by poets from across HRM, the South Shore of Nova Scotia, and other parts of Atlantic Canada.
This event is free and open to…
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Readers of historical fiction often ask how much of the story is true and how much is invented.
Historical novelists Jill MacLean (author of Arrows of Fealty) and Sarah Emsley (author of The Austens) will talk about their approaches to…
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Join us for an evening of conversation with three exciting environmental authors:
Celebrated environmental journalist Karen Pinchin will discuss her award-winning work, Kings of Their Own Ocean, a riveting account of the tuna fishery… - ,
Renowned musician, storyteller, and author, Alan Doyle, will be at Central Library for the launch of his new book, The Smiling Land: All Around the Circle in My Newfoundland and Labrador. He will be joined in conversation with…
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You are cordially invited to the King's MFA Book Club, an event that celebrates books written by graduates and faculty members of the University of King’s College's MFA Program.
This month, we will be discussing This Wasn't on the Syllabus:…
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In this hands-on, creative writing workshop, we'll explore how to turn our unique life experiences into stories that engage readers and connect us with our shared humanity.
Come ready to write, with a pen and notebook!
Elizabeth Peirce is…
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Mark Critch is a national bestselling author and one of the most recognizable names in Canadian comedy. For 23 years he has starred on CBC’s popular "This Hour Has 22 Minutes." Mark Critch will be at Central Library for the launch of…
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Join us for the book launch of Boat: Photographs, and an evening of spirited conversation about how hand-crafted model boats link Atlantic people, places and memories. This one-of-a-kind book is an instant classic for coastal …
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to join us.