Category: Writers’ Groups
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Learn about creative writing in Queenston, Ontario, September 27-28!
Paul Masson
The NOTL Writers’ Circle will be participating in Ontario’s Culture Days at the lovely South Landing Inn in the historic town of Queenston, where we will be offering various activities for adults and kids. Meet NOTL writers and hear examples of short literary works; then try your hand at writing under their guidance. Writers will…
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Motive Crime and Mystery Festival, June 27-29, 2025
Paul Masson
I attended this event on Sunday, June 29. It was a beautiful day, and I had a good time. The highlight for me was a panel discussion entitled Trope and Dagger: Playing (and Breaking) the Rules in Mystery Novels. Panelists were Margaret Cannon, Karen Sullivan, and Gregg Hurwitz. My takeaways included the following: “Come into…
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Come See us at ‘Books at the Barn’ in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Paul Masson
Once again the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle will provide an opportunity to meet with local authors on the day of the Strawberry Festival here in town. I will host Books at the Barn in front of my red barn at 322 Simcoe Street–across the street from St. Andrews Church–on Saturday, June 21st, from 9am to 3pm. …
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Crime Writers of Canada (CWC)
Paul Masson
I decided to join the organization after attending a conference in Toronto that they organized. The high point for me was a moderated discussion between Otto Penzler, a long time editor and book seller of mysteries and crime fiction, and Margaret Cannon, reviewer of mysteries for the Globe and Mail. They discussed 19th century mysteries,…
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Books at the Barn
Paul Masson
As in some previous years, I hosted a book fair for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle across the street from the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, on Saturday. As usual, we had a good time, sold a few books, and chatted with new and returnng readers. Thanks to all those who participated! Here is a picture, courtesy of the…
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