Oh no....my book is no longer fiction. Humanoids for emotional companionship, what the actual fuck? www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRlb...

If you are not yet a subscriber to SEND MY LOVE TO ANYONE, now’s the time. @themockler.bsky.social and Carrianne Leung are editing and incredible series; essential reading for every writer in #canlit open.substack.com/pub/sendmylo...

Thanks for an amazing season of in person, live and virtual readings. Every season (going into our 13th!!!) I pinch myself that I get to talk to writers for a living (like not a financial living, more like an emotional living)!!! #canlit

Anyone around in Hamilton tomorrow? 7:00pm At The Wallflower!

Hamilton pals! You around this Thursday? June 25 at THE WALLFLOWER 326 James St N. 7:00pm Readings and chill with Jaclyn Desforges, Lisa Richter, Margo LaPierre, Liz Worth and Alison Gadsby. #canlit

Wanna hang out in London on July 16th? 7:00pm at Little Wren Books 502 Adelaide Street N., London, ON @lizjohnston.bsky.social Aga Maksimowksa, Jennifer LoveGrove and Alison Gadsby chat about their recent books.

Selena and Alison’s Summer Reading! Join us for a series of summertime Instagram “lives” where Selena and Alison talk about books, except this time we are readers and ordinary goofy book lovers. - We will go live every week for 8 weeks starting in July! Stay tune for dates and book titles!

Wanna hang out in London on July 16th? 7:00pm at Little Wren Books 502 Adelaide Street N., London, ON @lizjohnston.bsky.social Aga Maksimowksa, Jennifer LoveGrove and Alison Gadsby chat about their recent books.

Have you heard about #FictionFest yet? We have an exciting schedule of live events planned & you can check them all out for FREE from anywhere in the world. We also have a fantastic showcase of #Canadian #books to browse. Check it out today & find yourself a new favourite read! 🍁💙📚 ➡️ FictionFest.ca

Did we mention the THIRTY-SIX live sessions we've got over our 2-week event? Author readings, panel discussions, genre discussions... we've got something for everyone, so come check it out! We also have a showcase of #Canadian #books to help you stock up for your #summer #reading!

You want #books? WE HAVE BOOKS! Our filterable showcase is already open and you can find all the fiction at FictionFest.ca/showcase. (And a fab new read is just what you need to tide you over 'til all our live sessions start!) 🍁📚 #CanLit #CanKidLit #Canadian #CanadaSky #BookSky

Canada Fiction Fest is coming up on 21 June, all thanks to @nptwrites.bsky.social. I'm delighted to be taking part in a couple of events. The schedule is at: fictionfest.ca/events/ @canadafictionfest.bsky.social #TurnstonePress #RonsdalePress @radiantpress.bsky.social #CanLit #CanadaSky #BookSky

🚨starts in one week🚨 I’m doing #FictionFest this year! It’s like a great big online book fair celebrating #Canadian fiction #books and authors. Check it out today and find yourself a new favourite read! 🍁📚 #booksky #CanCon #ReadCanadian ➡️ FictionFest.ca

Did you know #FictionFest has a whole bunch of FREE book events you can attend online from anywhere in the world? Register today at: ➡️ FictionFest.ca/events 🍁📚 #CanLit #CanCon #ReadCanadian

I have books in this year’s #FictionFest showcase and it’s going to be so much fun! Sign up to get a reminder when it starts at FictionFest.ca 🍁📚

Canada Fiction Fest is a brand-new #CanLit showcase featuring books and authors from across the country. Sign up now to get notified when the event launches on June 21st. Registration for our full schedule of FREE author readings and discussion panels is now OPEN! 😀 ➡️ fictionfest.ca

Wow, they actually responded to the literary community's feedback! #CanLit #CanPo www.cp24.com/news/enterta...

Today!! www.eventbrite.ca/e/at-type-ch...

@fully-booked.ca @junctionreads.bsky.social @guernicaeditions.bsky.social

TOMORROW!!!!!! PWYC at the door or register here for access to the livestream and for your raffle ticket!

One more day to change some lives! One more push for donations in support of our favourite charity, AboutFace Canada. www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

Junction Reads SEASON FINALE with donuts! TYPE Books Junction. 2887 Dundas St. W. @farzanadoctor.bsky.social hosts this special event w/ Chanel Sutherland, @hollay.bsky.social & Alison Gadsby! Register for the livestream, or PWYC at the door. #canlit www.eventbrite.ca/e/1596371904...

#NationalShortStoryMonth spotlight 4: “The Deal With Roger” by Alison Gadsby, from Breathing is How Some People Stay Alive (Guernica Editions, 2026). Read the story: www.hollayghadery.ca/blog/nationa... #shortstory @junctionreads.bsky.social @guernicaeditions.bsky.social

On my way to the Winnipeg #canlit writers conference and I already want to come home….i am still at the airport.

I am beyond grateful to rob mclennan and everything he does for our #canlit community. He allows writers to explore the why and how of this life and it's honestly my greatest joy that I got to participate in his 12 (or 20) second series on his blog. robmclennan.blogspot.com/2026/05/12-o...

Excited that another of my little crime stories has a home!! Sibley is a palm reader/tarot card reader who isn’t handling her mother’s death well. She’s started to con clients out of money, hoping to fill the gaping hole between the head and the heart lines. #canlit failbetter.com/content/betw...

CBC Books: 40 new Canadian books to check out this May #CanLit www.cbc.ca/books/readin...

Long weekend reads. #canlit

Join us on Thursday May 28 2026 7:00 pm in Winnipeg at McNally Robinson! More details below & RSVP here: facebook.com/events/s/unf... Join acclaimed author Lindsay Wong, with Zilla Jones, Alison Gadsby, and Hollay Ghadery for an evocative conversation. Hosted by Lindsay Wong. 🫶🏼 #winnipeg

One week away! Come see @junctionreads.bsky.social, Heidi von Palleske and me discuss our new books at 6:30 pm on May 20, 2026 at Book People, 1640 Queen St W, Toronto. Free event, but please RSVP. #CanLit

I hope you can come next Wednesday. and Heidi von Palleske @krwbooks.bsky.social and I will share readings & have a writerly chat. Please RSVP, if you can come. I know you're probably so tired of me by now, but I'd love to see you at Book People at 1640 Queen West. luma.com/2e9g9dmj

Griffin Poetry Prize will hold a town hall about its award format #CanLit #CanPo www.cbc.ca/books/griffi...

Now reading. Thanks @literalnobody.bsky.social for the rec. #canlit

This Thursday! May 14 7:00pm ET Head over to our Instagram page for this conversation with @haikuboxer.bsky.social Leila Marshy's collection of stories, MY THIEVERY OF THE PEOPLE was just shortlisted for the Danuta Gleed Award. #canlit

Thrilled!

This Sunday, May 10 at 6:00pm ET I get to chat with Sarah Louise Butler, author of RUFOUS AND CALLIOPE from @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social www.eventbrite.ca/e/junction-r...

3 Books 3 Reviews Join us Sunday May 3 at 6:30pm at TYPE Books Junction or live thru Zoom for readings and conversation with the authors of these incredible books. Kerry Clare, Alice Fitzpatrick and Liz Johnston join Alison in conversation.

What a thrill to see EVACUATIONS by Kevin Irie and SUBLUNARY by Lisa Richter on the CBC's newest book list: "Books by past CBC Poetry Prize winners and finalists being published in 2026." https://bit.ly/3OB57cx @lisarichter.bsky.social #poets #poetry #CanLit

"I love a novel that depicts a character across a longish period time, especially novels that give readers a look at the same character as both a child and an adult." – Liz Johnston, author of The Fall-Down Effect @bookhugpress.bsky.social 49thshelf.com/Blog/2026/04... #CanLit

TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to sign up for #FictionFest! Join our awesome mix of indie and tradpub authors and let's shine a light on #Canadian fiction! #WritingCommunity #CanLit ➡️ FictionFest.ca

The Patreon is out! 3 literary journals to submit to. 3 books to pre-order (short stories, baby!) A winner gets a short story edit. We can love and hate each other at the same time! Subscribe. Various levels support writers & you get lots of information. #canlit www.patreon.com/posts/spring...

Well this was fun! We talked about building community and names were mentioned (I hope that’s okay) We talked about so much! Thanks @kjaiello.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DXvBbWP...

This is happening over on the gram at 7:00pm ET. Jump in for a chat about #canlit

3 more events of the Junction Reads season (there are The First Events too) and we hope you'll join us for our season ending readings!

📚 REVIEWS of @conundrumpress.bsky.social publisher Andy Brown's 'Ten Zines' ephemera box set & @palimpsestpress.bsky.social titles 'The Unravelling of Ou,' @hollay.bsky.social's debut novel, & 'Nightstead,' David Martin's latest poetry collection. madecollaboration.substack.com/p/mades-apri...

Tomorrow night, I get to sit and talk with Umar Turaki about his lates novel, EVERY DROP OF BLOOD IS RED and everything about writing. Find my review on the big river review app. 7:00pm ET over on Instagram.

Why I wrote this book?

In this NBN episode, I speak with Alison Gadsby about her thrillingly unsettling collection of short fiction, Breathing is How Some People Stay Alive (Guernica Editions, 2026). Listen in: newbooksnetwork.com/breathing-is... @junctionreads.bsky.social @guernicaeditions.bsky.social #shortstories

Thursday! A conversation with Umar Turaki!