Top Newfoundland authors coming to Denman Island by Stewart Goodings January 6, 2-4pm Two of Newfoundland’s most respected writers will be on Denman Island January 6: Michael Crummey, author of seven best-selling novels as well as six books of poetry, will present his new historical fiction “The Adversary”. He’ll be joined by his partner, Holly … Read more
Sunday November 5th, 2pm – Denman Hall Hello all R&W Festival supporters. This notice is to let you know about an upcoming event not linked to the festival but of interest to islanders generally. It’s a book launch for Des Kennedy’s new novel, Commune, along with a big screen slide show and fun commentary, looking-back … Read more
The Readers and Writers Festival is partnering with Concerts Denman to present a captivating evening of West Coast Stories and Songs at the Denman Island Community Hall on Saturday, October 21st. We are thrilled to present “Grant Lawrence and Friends,” featuring the illustrious Grant Lawrence, an award-winning author and renowned broadcaster with the CBC. Grant … Read more
by Stewart Goodings While they are still fresh, my memories of the 2023 version of the Denman Festival…from the opening by our Island Raconteur Des Kennedy to the closing panel discussion, also led by the same Des Kennedy, this year’s event was a constant delight, a true literary treat. These are my memories, but what … Read more
PLEASE JOIN US for an early Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival three-part special event on Saturday, May 20 in honour of the 30th anniversary of Abraxas, Denman Island’s independent bookstore. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! Denman Island’s independent bookstore, Abraxas, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on May 20th, 2023, with a series of events that … Read more
by Stewart Goodings As well as the solo sessions, Main Stage panels, and five day intensive The Writing Week, Denman’s Readers and Writers Festival always offers small group workshops for attendees who want to devote 3 hours to a particular topic. This year, four workshops will be presented—three by invited authors Tsering Yangzom Lama, Susan … Read more
…by Stewart Goodings And what a dazzling literary line-up we have ready for loyal Denman Festival fans! Here’s a quick glimpse of the outstanding authors we will welcome to Denman July 20-23: you want prize-winning novelists? Well, how about the last two Giller winners, Omar El Akkad, the 2021 winner for What Strange Paradise, … Read more
Spoken Word and Storytelling at the Denman Hall With Shane Koyczan and Alessandra Naccarato Get Your Tickets Here The Readers and Writers Festival invites you to attend a night of storytelling and spoken word performance that will not just entertain you but also crack open your heart, engage your mind, and rev you up with … Read more
PLEASE JOIN US for an early Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival three-part special event on Saturday, May 20 in honour of the 30th anniversary of Abraxas, Denman Island’s independent bookstore Part 1: The History of Abraxas Books, a 15-minute skit animating Abraxas’s history through characterizations of the bookstore’s owners throughout the years, by Tachi … Read more