Thanks to the generosity of the Rozsa Foundation, we have received funding to host a series of online readings and author interviews. So, we’re thrilled to launch the WGA Online Reading series for WGA members who had their events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or any has a 2020 book release looking for an opportunity to present their work.
All the Online Reading Series events were streamed through our YouTube channel. If you missed any of the readings, or would like to watch them again, click the livestream links below!
Online Reading Series Events
Joan Marie Galat: 3 titles – Absolute Expert: Space, Stars, The Story of Malala Yousafzai
Thursday, October 29, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Livestreamed HERE. Or Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified
Joan Marie Galat shared three of her books for children, followed by a conversation with Onyinye Odih, and audience Q&A via YouTube chat.
Lori Hahnel: Vermin
Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm- 7:45 pm
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Lori Hahnel read from her new book of short stories, Vermin (Enfield & Wizenty), followed by a conversation with short story author Lee Kvern.
Alison Clarke: Phillis
Thursday, October 15, 7:00 pm 7:45 pm
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Alison Clarke read from her new book of poetry, Phillis, followed by a conversation with poet and artists Brandon Wint, and audience Q&A via YouTube chat.
Dianne Palovcik: In Trouble
Wednesday, September 30, Premieres at 7pm HERE
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Dianne Palovcik read from her historical fiction novel, In Trouble, and talks with Joan Marie Galat about the book and her writing journey.
Katrina Rosen: With You By Bike
Monday, September 28 6, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
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Katrina Rosen read from her memoir, With You By Bike, followed by a Q&A from Helen Rolfe and time for audience questions via YouTube chat.
Carleen Marie: Orchid of Fate
Tuesday, September 22, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
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Carleen Marie read from her memoir, Orchid of Fate (Family Lines Publishing), followed by a Q&A with Peace River author Donald Lee.
Nancy M. Bell: Dead Dogs Talk
Wednesday, September 16, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
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Nancy M. Bell read from her latest YA novel, Dead Dogs Talk (BWL Publishing), followed by a Q&A with Grande Prairie author Annette Lapointe.
Alexis Kienlen: Mad Cow
Thursday, September 10, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
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Edmonton author Alexis Kienlen read from her debut novel, Mad Cow (Now or Never Publishing), followed by a Q&A with Calgary book blogger Anne Logan.
Dolly Dennis: The Complex Arms
Thursday, September 3, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
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Edmonton author Dolly Dennis read from her latest novel, The Complex Arms (Dundurn Press), followed by a Q&A with fellow novelist Jennifer Quist.
Cathie Bartlett: Destination Prairie
Wednesday, September 2, (recorded event, will air 7:00 pm, Viewable here)
Cathie Bartlett read from her new novel, Destination Prairie, and chat with her friend and fellow writer Jane Ross. This reading was pre-recorded and did not include an audience Q&A.
Annette LaPointe: And This is the Cure
Thursday, August 20, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
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Grande Prairie author Annette Lapointe read from her latest book, And This is The Cure, followed by a Q&A with fellow Grande Prairie author Sue Farrell Holler.
Kat Cameron: Ghosts Still Linger
Tuesday, August 11
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Edmonton poet Kat Cameron read from her latest collection, Ghosts Still Linger, followed by a Q&A led by fellow Edmonton poet Paul Pearson. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
Katherine Koller: Winning Chance
Thursday, August 6
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Edmonton playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Katherine Koller read from her collection of short stories, Winning Chance, followed by a Q&A led by Fort McMurray author Dorothy Bentley. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
Paul Pearson: Lunatic Engine
Thursday, July 30
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Edmonton poet Paul Pearson read from his debut poetry book Lunatic Engine, followed by a Q&A led by Edmonton playwright and novelist Katherine Koller. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
Bob Stallworthy: Impact Statement
Tuesday, July 28
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Calgary poet and longtime active WGA member Bob Stallworthy read from his poetry book Impact Statement, followed by a Q&A led by Edmonton poet, fiction writer, and journalist Alexis Kienlen. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
Donald Lee: The Band Director’s Lessons About Life
Thursday, July 23
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Peace River author Donald Lee read from his spiritual memoir The Band Director’s Lessons About Life, followed by a Q&A led by Val Erickson. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
Dorothy Bentley: Summer North Coming
Tuesday, July 21
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Fort McMurray author Dorothy Bentley read from her children’s poetry picture book Summer North Coming, followed by a Q&A led by Calgary writer Barbori Garnet. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
D.A. Vandenbrink: The Crimson Dimension
Friday, July 17
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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St. Albert author D.A. VandenBrink read from his supernatural thriller The Crimson Dimension, followed by a Q&A led by WGA Summer Programs Assistant and WordsWorth Creative Team member Sadie MacGillivray.
Judith Clark: Under the Radar
Wednesday, July 15
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Calgary author Judith Clark read from her YA novel Under the Radar, followed by a Q&A led by fellow Calgary YA author Janet Gurtler.
Lynn Gale: l’opacité
Tuesday, July 14
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Spruce Grove poet Lynn Gale read from her new poetry collection l’opacité, followed by a Q&A led by WGA Board Vice President and Write Well Press founder Leanne Myggland-Carter. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane: Powwow: A Celebration through Song and Dance
Tuesday, July 7
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Anishinaabe author Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane read from her children’s nonfiction book Powwow: A Celebration through Song and Dance, followed by a Q&A with WGA Program Coordinator Jason Norman.
Doreen Vanderstoop: Watershed
Tuesday, June 30
7:00 – 7:45 pm
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Calgary author Doreen Vanderstoop read from her her literary dystopian novel, Watershed, followed by a Q&A led by WGA Treasurer Susan Carpenter. Viewers had the chance to send questions during the event.
Amy LeBlanc: I know something you don’t know
Thursday, June 18, 2020
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Watch the video for this event HERE
In our first instalment of our 2020 online reading series, Amy LeBlanc read from her debut poetry collection I know something you don’t know. Ellen Kartz, the WGA’s Communications and Partnerships Coordinator, led a Q&A with Amy following the reading.