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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Jun 17

Introducing the WFNS 2025/2026 Board of Directors!

Thank you to those directors who are returning for another year, and welcome new directors Sonja Boon and Renée Hartleib!

See the full list of board members here: writers.ns.ca/about/staff-...

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Jun 16

WFNS AGM tonight!

7:00pm to 8:30pm Atlantic, on Zoom

Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../WN_ylvlB....

Important docs: writers.ns.ca/workshops-ev...

Join us to hear from WFNS’s staff and outgoing Board of Directors, review the annual financial statements, and get up-to-date on our newest programming.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Jun 6

Well my poem is on a power box in Graves-Oakley Memorial Park! Thanks HRM for the fun opportunity!

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Susan Gillis @susangillis.bsky.social · May 12

Gratitude to @writersfedofns.bsky.social for a week of recharging and renewal at Jampolis Cottage
#fundy #minasbasin #highesttidesintheworld #newmoon #neaptide #amwriting #poets #neilandjanejampolis

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Apr 29

Just a reminder that tonight I will be in conversation with the wonderful Yputh Poet Laureate Asha Abdosh!

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Block Shop Books @blockshopbooks.bsky.social · Apr 27

SAVE THE DATE! It’s the talent portion of our 10th anniversary bash at Block Shop Books in Lunenburg Nova Scotia! #janedoucet @deanjobb.bsky.social @amimckay.bsky.social @tomryanauthor.bsky.social

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 26

Congratulations to the the three finalists for the 2025 Ellemeno Visual Literature Prize: Sonja Boon, Doretta Groenendyk, and Jamie Samson!

The Ellemeno Prize annually celebrates creative cross-pollination between the literary arts and the visual arts.

Stay tuned for an announcement of the winner!

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 25

Thank YOU for being such a lovely host!

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 21

Virtual panel, WED April 23, 7PM Atlantic

Join trans and gender non-conforming writers Zoë Comeau, K.R. Byggdin, Luke Hathaway, Trynne Delaney, and moderator Sal Sawler for an evening panel on reading, writing, storytelling, and celebrating trans narratives.

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king's co-op bookstore @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · Apr 20

today’s plan

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Simon Thibault @simonathibault.bsky.social · Apr 15

This was one of the best weeks of my professional life. Do it.

Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our Self-Directed Retreat program at Jampolis Cottage is available to Nova Scotian, Canadian, AND international writers!

Now booking for weeks between May 25 and December 6.

Apply by APR 17: writers.ns.ca/jampolis/sel...

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our Self-Directed Retreat program at Jampolis Cottage is available to Nova Scotian, Canadian, AND international writers!

Now booking for weeks between May 25 and December 6.

Apply by APR 17: writers.ns.ca/jampolis/sel...

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 12

Rita Joe Poetry Prize
"Family Function" by Susie DeCoste

Joyce Barkhouse Middle-Grade & YA Fiction Prize
"Going Back Home" by Charlie Bligh

Mark your calendars for our Celebration of Emerging Writers on June 11, where we'll launch our new Nova Writes Anthology! 🎉

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 12

WFNS is delighted to announce the four winners of the 2025 Nova Writes Competition!

Budge Wilson Short Story Prize
"two girls at the end of the world" by Sophia Linfield

Silver Donald Cameron Essay Prize
"Helicopter Down in the Barrens" by Larry Hicks

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Apr 11

So I've started the process of collecting mental health and illness and mental health care related poems from people who live and working HRM, with the aim of creating a new work of art or collection them as my legacy project during my 2024-27 term. Come out April 29 to the Central Library for more!

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 9

You asked, and we’re answering: WFNS is finally offering a creative writing day camp for adults! 😎

June 23-27 at our office on the Halifax waterfront

writers.ns.ca/workshops-ev...

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 8

Upcoming panel on Trans Joy and Authorship on April 23!

Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hey pals, if you’re hanging around the interwebs on April 23 and want to check out a big ol chat about Trans Joy and Authorship, I’ll be moderating this amazing panel. writers.ns.ca/workshops-ev...

Beyond Survival: 5 Writers on Trans Joy and Authorship

Author panel (virtual) Wednesday, Apr 23 (7pm - 8:30pm) Free registration

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The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · Apr 7

Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature

Read more: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/finalists-2025-ann-connor-brimer-award

Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic

The finalists for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children's Literature were recently announced. Administered by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, the Ann Connor Brimer Aw...

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Apr 6

Poetry reading at the Trident Thursday evening! But also this at the tail end of national poetry month. halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67ed8...

Two Poets Talking: A Conversation Between Poets Laureate

Connect with Halifax Regional Municipality's Poets Laureate as a finale to National Poetry Month! Poet Laureate, Anna Quon, and Youth Poet Laureate, Asha Abdosh, will share selections from their work ...

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Joanne Merriam @joannemerriam.bsky.social · Apr 3

2025 Atlantic Book Awards noms announced! writers.ns.ca/award-news/b... incl titles by @gaspereaupress.bsky.social, @bookhugpress.bsky.social, @gooselane.bsky.social, @nimbuspub.bsky.social, @cormorantbooks.bsky.social, @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social. #DSPBposts #BookSky

2025 Atlantic & Nova Scotia Book Awards shortlists

The shortlists for the 2025 Atlantic Book Awards and 2025 Nova Scotia Book Awards were jointly announced on March 31 at the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia (Halifax). Congratulations to the twenty ...

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Annick MacAskill @thisisannick.bsky.social · Apr 4

Join us next Thursday evening for a National Poetry Month event here in Halifax, featuring Clare Goulet, Nanci Lee, @nolannatasha.bsky.social, @annaquon.bsky.social, and yours truly. Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Halifax, 7 pm, April 10.

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 4

These awards (and more!) will be handed out at the Nova Scotia Book Awards Gala on June 2 (Brightwood Golf Course, Dartmouth) and the Atlantic Book Awards Gala on June 5 (Halifax Central Library).

Follow @atlanticbookawards.bsky.social for more info about the Atlantic Book Awards Festival! 📖

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 4

And finally, the 2025 Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction Award nominees are:

Martin Bauman, Andrea Currie, and Dean Jobb! 🙌

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 4

The 2025 Maxine Tynes Nova Scotia Poetry Award nominees are:

Alice Burdick, Cory Lavender, and Annick MacAskill! ✨

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Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia @writersfedofns.bsky.social · Apr 4

The 2025 Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award nominees are:

Carol Bruneau, Charlene Carr, David Huebert, Susie Taylor, and Mark Blagrave! 🥂

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