On January 14, 2016, Giller Prize winner, André Alexis joined the students at Concordia for a discussion about his novel Fifteen Dogs, confidence, and howling.
André Alexis Masterclass & Reading
Creative Writing students can sign up on Sina Queyras' door LB 674.2 or email writersreadconcordia@gmail.com. Space is limited. *** Alexis will also be giving a reading at Librarie Drawn and Quarterly (211 Rue Beranrd Ouest) on Friday January 15th at 7pm. *** Alexis' debut novel, Childhood (1997), won the Books in Canada First Novel Award, and was a co-winner of … Continue reading André Alexis Masterclass & Reading
Sound Archive: Jordan Tannahill on Mental Real Estate
Jordan Tannahill joined us on 25 September 2015 at the VAV Gallery to read and discuss his book, Theatre of the Unimpressed. In this clip he discusses mental real estate, the value of impermanence, and Videofag. Shout out to Jacob Wren. Complete sound archives will be updated soon. In the mean time follow us on Soundcloud for … Continue reading Sound Archive: Jordan Tannahill on Mental Real Estate
Standing Room Only
For Elisabeth de Mariaffi reading from her novel, The Devil You Know. & George Murray reading from his new book of Poetry, Diversion. Stay tuned for more sights and sounds from this exciting fall line-up. (Photo credit: Liam Lachance. Thanks, Liam!)
#TONIGHT #7PM
Event Details: JMSB @ Concordia, Corner of Guy & de Maisonneuve, 7pm room 2.130 aka The Floating Box Room.
The Devil You Know: Writers Read in Conversation with Elisabeth de Mariaffi
Writers Read: Elisabeth, The Devil You Know introduces us to a character that I can imagine reoccurring in other narratives. Are you tempted to write a series of literary thrillers? Elisabeth de Mariaffi: I certainly didn't set out to start a series with The Devil You Know. To be honest, I didn't even really know I … Continue reading The Devil You Know: Writers Read in Conversation with Elisabeth de Mariaffi
Lynn Coady Preview (She’s coming tomorrow!)
Check out this video of Lynn Coady reading her short story "Mr. Hope", for a for a taste of what to expect tomorrow (tomorrow!) when Lynn Coady is joining us for a reading in the De Seve Cinema at 7 pm. Not only is this event free and open to the public, but we will … Continue reading Lynn Coady Preview (She’s coming tomorrow!)
Joseph Boyden Master Class
We had a full house for Joseph Boyden and what student's described as an enthusiastic pep talk about the writing process and life. All photographs courtesy of Concordia University. Our next master class is with Lynn Coady on Friday March 13th. Look for news of our master class with Robert Hass & Brenda Hillman, as … Continue reading Joseph Boyden Master Class
Four Questions with Lynn Coady
We were lucky enough to ask our next guest Lynn Coady some brief questions, where the prize winning author shares some insight into her writing process, background and influences. Lynn is joining us this Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7 pm, for a free public reading in the De Seve Cinema (1400 de Maisonneuve West). This event … Continue reading Four Questions with Lynn Coady
Concordia Students attend Public Poetics Event
Aside from Writers Read there are several student organized events including some that are for credit and offer faculty supervision. Public Poetics and Off The Page was such an event. It evolved out Curating & Archiving the Literary Event, a new Creative Writing course offering. The course will run again in the fall of 2014. See … Continue reading Concordia Students attend Public Poetics Event
Writers Read: Concordia university's reading Series 