For ten years, Caroll Simpson operated a fishing business by herself and kept a running journal of the fantastic and frightening events each day, where she found tranquility and the inspiration for her book Alone In The Great Unknown (Harbour Publishing).

The Sunshine Coast is known for its excellent writers. Case in point: J. Edward Chamberlin and Theresa Kishkan. Both will read from their new books (UAlberta Press Douglas & McIntyre) and speak to the power of storytelling on Saturday, August 19. Tickets available at our link in bio.

Tamar Glouberman's career as an outdoor guide has given her many opportunities to travel, but she is most grateful for adventures in remote areas of North America among wild rivers and grizzly bears. The memoir Chasing Rivers: A Whitewater Life (Douglas & McIntyre) is her first book.

Set against the little-known history of the 140,000 Chinese workers brought to Europe during WWI, The Porcelain Moon is a tale of forbidden love, identity and the costs of freedom for two women seeking escape from their lives and finding friendship in 1918 France.

Carrie Mac’s latest novel is the #1 bestselling Last Winter (Random House Group Canada), a story of one family’s collapse and a community’s grief in the face of tragedy. Carrie Mac is the winner of several awards, including a BC Book Prize and a CBC Non-Fiction Prize.

Amanda Lewis is a big-tree tracker and an award-winning book editor. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she now divides her time between the internet and a small island in BC. Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs and Misadventures in the Forest (Greystone Books) is her first book.

What a way to end our 2023 festival! We'll close with musicians The Paperboys, who will be joined by Steve Mitchell in performing a selection of original material in English and Spanish to represent their Mexican and Chilean heritages. Visit our bio for tickets!

That’s a wrap on the 2023 Sunshine Coast Festival of Authors! To all the authors, readers, panelists, moderators, musicians, staff, volunteers and guests who joined us at the Rockwood Centre — thank you, and we hope to see you again very soon.

With deep sadness we recognize the unexpected passing of our dear friend and festival bookseller extraordinaire Bev Shaw, owner of Talewind Books. We send our heartfelt condolences to Bev’s family, her many friends and the staff at Talewind. writersfestival.ca/2023/rememberi…

We are honoured to share this information about The Bev Shaw Literacy Fund Sunshine Coast Foundation. Bev Shaw's passion for literature, her vibrant approach to life, and her profound impact on our community will be honored through this fund. bit.ly/41vaVq1

Michael Gurney at the Coast Reporter has graciously set up a livestream for the celebration of Bev Shaw's life, scheduled for December 16th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. To join, visit bit.ly/3GGX71X. The stream will automatically commence at 1pm on December 16th.

Wishing all our friends and followers the very best for 2024... Everyone at the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts acknowledges with gratitude the authors, volunteers, donors, sponsors and audience members who made 2023 such a success!

Looking forward to this free #FamilyLiteracyDay event with Penny Pom Pom in Roberts Creek on Jan 26, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition! bit.ly/LiteracyDayReg… #FamilyLiteracyWeek #FLW2024 #FLD2024

Happy #FamilyLiteracyWeek 2024! We are thrilled to partner with @SD46SC to bring Canadian authors to schools all over the Sunshine Coast. Look at some of the amazing authors who will be speaking to students this week...

A reminder about these free and fun Family Literacy Day concerts with children's entertainer Penny Pom Pom--THIS FRIDAY in Roberts Creek! There are spots available. Hosted by Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition. Register here: bit.ly/LiteracyDayReg… #fld2024 #FamilyLiteracyDay

We are seeking passionate and energetic volunteers for our Board of Directors to help support the SCFWA’s program and vision in the years to come! Visit writersfestival.ca for more info.

Calling all @SD46SC students on the Sunshine Coast! Only 10 more days to submit your work to this year's Coastal Voices anthology...

Do you like books and working with people? We're looking for a volunteer coordinator and administrative assistant to be a part of the 2024 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts this summer! For more information and a full job description, visit bit.ly/SCFWA-job-desc…

Thank you for the highlight The Association of Book Publishers of BC

Today marks 10 years of #BCBookDay! Let's celebrate our province’s book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, bookstores, libraries, festivals, and literary prizes that connect us with local stories. Tag us and use the hashtag to share what you love about #BCBooks! 📚