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candie tanaka @candietanaka.bsky.social · 8d

Hey y’all, tomorrow night Thursday, October 2nd at 7pm, the wonderful Mabe Kyle and friends are launching the anthology, Queer Country Crossroads by @caitlinpress.bsky.social at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social on Commercial Drive! Support your indie bookstores in whatever ways you can 🏳️‍⚧️❤️🏳️‍🌈

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candie tanaka @candietanaka.bsky.social · 9d

CBC Gem is doing a live broadcast for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with music and discussion 🧡🧡🧡

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candie tanaka @candietanaka.bsky.social · 12d

This Waves is the HUB of meetups aside from the library of course. #Vancouver

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · 12d

This will be our last in person #TWSsprints session, and you still have time to make it out. We sprint until 11:30am (PDT) and it's a nice space to meet other #TWS writers and other writers in the community. All writers are welcome to chat in person with other writers in #Vancouver or follow online.

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · 12d

Hi everyone, we are waiting for you at Waves on Howe. We are set up near the piano on the left as you go through the main entrance, so if you are here, come over and say to join in! #TWSsprints

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · 12d

Getting ready to start our @twssfu.bsky.social TWSSFU sprints session this morning Sun. September 28th at 10:30am PDT on Bluesky in person at Waves on Howe St. #TWSsprints. Open to all #writers everywhere, write for 15mins, break 5mins x 3 sprints. Do some morning pages before you start your day!

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Stir Arts & Culture Vancouver @createastir.ca · Aug 15

The former Emily Carr University of Art + Design building on Granville Island will soon become an arts and innovation hub, and 221A is hoping to lead the transformation with a proposal that highlights Indigenous textile innovation.

www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...

On Granville Island, 221A makes shortlist to turn former Emily Carr building into an arts and innovation hub — Stir

Nonprofit’s proposal for the 125,000-square-foot building revolves around a concept by Musqueam weaver Debra Sparrow

www.createastir.ca

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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 24d

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW for all events at the 2025 Vancouver Writers Fest! 🎟️
writersfest.bc.ca/2025-festiva...

#VWF2025 takes place from October 20–26, featuring over 130 authors in 87 events to spark empathy, action, and transformation. Join us on Granville Island and beyond.

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · 16d

The next #TWSsprints session is in person this Sunday, September 28th at 10:30am (PDT). Sprint in person with Laura and Candie and meet other TWS students and alumni. This is a great way to get some words down first thing on a Sunday morning and get your writing day off to a fantastic start!

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candie tanaka @candietanaka.bsky.social · 17d

Overheard in the park, "It's supposed to be Dude Chilling Park, not fuck around and be loud park, chill out!" #Vancouver #community

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · 27d

Save the date for the next #TWSOchat this Sunday, September 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss How Do You Build Your Community? Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity

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candie tanaka @candietanaka.bsky.social · 27d

Looking forward to layering clothing again sometime in the next year or so. #stillhot

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Aug 21

The next #TWSsprints will be this Sunday, Aug 24 at 10:30am (PDT) online. All writers are welcome to join in on the sessions. It's a great space for TWS online students to write along with their cohort too. Everyone though from the local writing community is welcome to participate with us!

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Aug 10

Save the date for the next #TWSOchat on Sunday, September 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss How Do You Build Your Community? Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity

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candie tanaka @candietanaka.bsky.social · Aug 9

On Monday, Aug 11 at 6-8pm at Cross and Crows Books on Commercial Drive (right near the skytrain).

WRITING THE QUEER IN LITERATURE
Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique writing processes.

Free tix + baked goods - www.wordvancouver.ca/upcoming-eve...

Writing the Queer in Literature — WV

Join authors Lydia Kwa, Carrie Mac and Candie Tanaka as they discuss their own unique processes for "Writing the Queer" in Literature.

www.wordvancouver.ca

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Aug 9

Tomorrow, Sunday August 10th at 10:30am (PDT) right here on Bluesky we discuss using Science and Technology in your writing. Join in on the chat with TWS community members including alumni, other students and sometimes a mentor too. Ask questions and share your writing experience. #TWSOchat

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The Association of Book Publishers of BC @booksbc.bsky.social · Apr 11

Wanting to stay updated with independent BC Publishers? Here is our starter pack of Books BC members active on Bluesky!

go.bsky.app/CUYmYPF

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The Association of Book Publishers of BC @booksbc.bsky.social · Jul 31

(2/2) We loved hearing from local authors, @waydecompton.bsky.social and @candietanaka.bsky.social‬, who both have titles in the collection; as well as local publisher, Brian Lam
@arsenalpulp.bsky.social.

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Jul 27

Put this date in your calendar to hold yourself accountable by getting/receiving some writing advice or ask questions on a Sunday, August 10th at 10:30am PDT for the next #TWSOchat! The upcoming topic is, Technology and Science. #WritingCommunity #WritingLife

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Jul 25

The next #TWSsprints will be in person at Waves Coffee House at Howe and Smithe this Sunday, July 27 at 10:30am (PDT). All writers are welcome to join in on the sessions. It's a great space for TWS online students to meet their cohort in person too. Everyone from the local writing community welcome!

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Jul 13

The next #TWSsprints will be in person at Waves Coffee House at Howe and Smithe on Sunday, July 27 at 10:30am (PDT). All writers are welcome to join in on the sessions. It's a great space for TWS online students to meet their cohort in person too. Everyone from the local writing community welcome!

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Jul 13

Big love to the writers participating in today's #TWSOchat on Writing An Ending @writebrain.bsky.social @dhstrange.bsky.social @candietanaka.bsky.social

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Jul 13

The next #TWSOchat is tomorrow Sunday, July 13th at 10:30am (PDT) and the subject is: Writing An Ending Join in on the chat with #TWS writers, alumni & mentors to refine your writing practice. Ask questions & share your experience #WritingCommunity #Writers

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · Jul 10

Reminder, that the next #TWSOchat is this Sunday, July 13th at 10:30am (PDT) and the subject is: Writing An Ending. Join in on the chat with #TWS writers, alumni & mentors to refine your writing practice. Ask questions & share your experience #WritingCommunity #Writers

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candie tanaka @candietanaka.bsky.social · Jul 6

I stepped into the Granville Island Wayback Time Machine 🎸