M. Jay Smith, author of this seasons brand new short story collection Canaloupe! has been featured in All Lit Up’s “Writer’s Block”. Read the full
M. Jay Smith featured in “Writer’s Block” on All Lit UP Read More
An Evening with Wayne Grady! Novel Idea (156 Princess Street Kingston, ON) Join us to celebrate the launch of The Cartel and Other Cover Stories
09.01.2026 (Kingston): Wayne Grady at Novel Idea Read More
Thursday, June 25, 20261pmIndigo Regina (2625 Gordon Road) Elizabeth Philips will be reading from The Time of the Great Singing at Chapters in Regina, joining
06.25.2026 (Regina): Elizabeth Philips at Chapters Read More
We’ve learned that someone is emailing authors under the names of Freehand’s editors, claiming to be interested in soliciting work for the press. They’re using
Authors being contacted by someone impersonating Freehand editors Read More
Wednesday, June 17, 20267pmMcNally Robinson (travel alcove)3130-8th Street East, Saskatoon Join Dora Dueck for the launch of her book Like A River Divides the Earth (Freehand Books), hosted by Shawn
06.17.2026 (Saskatoon): Dora Dueck book launch in Saskatoon Read More
Thursday, June 11, 20267:00 pmMcNally Robinson Grant Park (in the atrium)1120 Grant Avenue, Unit 4000, Winnipeg Join us for an evening with Dora Dueck as she returns
06.11.2026 (Winnipeg): Dora Dueck book launch in Winnipeg Read More
Thursday, May 14, 20267pmLittle Wren Books502 Adelaide St N, London, ON Please join Connie Gault and Elizabeth Philips as they celebrate the launch of their latest books! For more
05.14.2026 (London, ON): Elizabeth Philips at Little Wren Books Read More
Tuesday, May 12, 20266:30 – 8:00 pmFlying Books784 College St, TO Freehand Books and Flying Books is thrilled to host the launch of Elizabeth Philip’s
Tuesday, May 19, 20267pmShelf Life Books100 – 1302 4th Street SW, Calgary Dania Idriss will be celebrating the launch of Tales of the Mountains and
Freehand Books is looking for a highly organized individual with strong communication skills to join our small team on a full-time basis as Publishing Assistant.
Freehand Books job opportunity: Publishing Assistant Read More
In the spirit of reciprocity, join outgoing 2025-26 CDWP Writer-in-Residence, Tracy Dawson, as she hosts readings and conversations with three acclaimed Alberta authors launching new
Sunday, May 3, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PM MTAudreys Books10702 Jasper AveEdmonton For more information, visit https://writersguild.ca/alberta-literary-awards-finalist-readings-edmonton/
05.03.2026 (Edmonton): Alberta Literary Awards Reading in Edmonton Read More