Annette Reinhart Once again, we have an amazing group of Canadian authors who will be coming to Denman Island to share work that ranges from imaginative fiction and political activism to topics that have historical importance and even a bit of intrigue and skulduggery! Contemporary new voices will mix with established writers to bring the … Read more
**The Denman Island Readers & Writers Festival wishes to express sincere condolences concerning the tragic news of the death of Zaccheus Jackson. Many people in our community were moved and inspired by his appearance here last month. Since he had such an impact with young people, it has been decided that the bursary system to … Read more
Over the past twelve years, many writers have come to the Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival, and we continue to take an interest in their careers. We think of them as “our” authors, people we’ve met and got to know, albeit briefly during the Festival weekends. Here are some whose new books have been … Read more
Debbie Frketich looks forward to Sunday July 19th On the last day of the 2014 festival I will be among the first in my seat to hear Des Kennedy’s conversation with Maude Barlow and Chris Turner. This discussion will highlight the critical issues that have led Barlow and Turner to write and speak passionately about … Read more
Stewart Goodings recalls his experience as a past participant in a Writer in Residence workshop, and introduces this year’s Writer in Residence – Steven Price. I remember how nervous I was at the first session of the Writer in Residence program two years ago. Here I was, in a group of strangers, with a renowned … Read more
by Annette Reinhart Another outstanding group of Canadian writers will be coming to Denman Island for our 2014 Readers & Writers Festival. Don’t be surprised to find a political journalist, a street-wise performer, a renowned activist, a socially aware poet, a historical researcher, several outstanding BC novelists, an adventurer and a national publisher in the … Read more
by Helen Mason This year our Festival bookworm, Miss-Spelled – Jori Phillips – created a unique dress from the pages of a thesaurus. As a writer might use a thesaurus to create his or her work, so Jori’s intention was to use one to create her art. She roamed the Festival venues charming attendees who marveled … Read more
by Stewart Goodings with photos by Annette Reinhart Denman’s annual treat for book lovers and aspiring writers, held July 18-21 provided a score of literary memories for those lucky enough to take in the solo sessions, workshops, Main Stage conversations, as well as a new element this year – music in front of the General … Read more