Writer-in-Residence

Explore and support your local writing community:

• Saturday, June 24, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Lions Park, Paris, ON - Walter Williams Amphitheatre
• Visit riversideseries.com for complete event information

Meet Writer-in-Residence Suzanne Craig-Whytock and join library staff for a storytime, craft, and access to library resources. Staff will also take part in an afternoon panel discussion.

Suzanne holds office hours every Tuesday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Book your 30-minute session(s) with library staff at your local branch or by calling 519-442-2433.

Office hours take place at various branch locations in July and August:

• Tuesday, July 11 - Paris Branch
• Tuesday, July 18 - Burford Branch
• Tuesday, July 25 - St. George Branch
• Tuesday, August 1 - Paris Branch
• Tuesday, August 8 - Burford Branch
• Tuesday, August 15 - St. George Branch
• Tuesday, August 22 - Burford Branch
• Tuesday, August 29 - Paris Branch

Register for great writing workshops this summer as Suzanne teaches you about the importance of setting, dialogue, and plot and character development.

• Write Now - The Importance of Seeing (and Hearing)
  • Featuring poet & artist Emily De Angelis
    • Emily De Angelis comes from a long line of visual artists, musicians and storytellers. She has spent many years developing her writing through independent study, workshops, conferences, and courses, including a year in the Humber School for Writers under the mentorship of Richard Scrimger. She was also fortunate to receive an OAC grant for Works in Progress. Emily has western and Japanese-style poems as well as short stories published in various anthologies and periodicals. She served as the President of the Sudbury Writers’ Guild 1998-2000, and recently served as Treasurer as well as Facilitator of the Guild’s Children/Young Adult Inner Circle. Emily's YA manuscript entitled, The Stones of Burren Bay, has been accepted for publication by Latitude 46 Publishing and will be out in 2024. Her upcoming exhibition at the Woodstock Art Gallery, called "The Ekphrasis of Florence: Poetry In Japanese Form Inspired by the Work of Florence Carlyle" opens on July 15 and features twelve pieces of her poetry and the accompanying artwork of Florence Carlyle, one of Woodstock's most renowned artists.
  • Wednesday, July 12, at 6:30 PM
  • Paris Branch
• Write Now - Plotting it Out
  • Featuring Toronto author Gordon K. Jones
    • Currently, Jones has 3 published books to his credit. His non-fiction book, "Defending the Inland Shores," was published in 2016. Switching genres, he followed this with the crime thriller, "Saving Tiberius" in 2020, which was also published in Arabic in 2022. Also, that same year, "Predators and Prey," a crime thriller, was released. All English language novels were published by Bookland Press.

    • He has written two additional upcoming crime thrillers, "Brenda" and "Saving Decency," which is the sequel to "Saving Tiberius."

  • Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 PM
  • St. George Branch
• Write Now - Character Sketch
  • Wednesday, August 9, at 6:30 PM
  • Scotland-Oakland Branch

Take in an evening of author readings, a book launch for Writer-in-Residence Suzanne Craig-Whytock, and goodies to celebrate and thank local authors for the amazing work they do.

This event takes place Thursday, August 24, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (off-site - location to be decided).

Register yourself or a group at brantlibrary.ca/Calendar or with library staff.

Meet with local authors, work on your writing skills, and learn from Suzanne Craig-Whytock as she offers support, direction, and tips to help you improve your writing.

Drop by the Burford Branch every first and third Thursday at 2:00 PM (July & August).

No registration is required.