The Grimsby Author Series (GAS) is a biannual speaker series featuring acclaimed Canadian bestsellers and emerging literary talent. Organized and run by a steering committee and a dedicated team of volunteers, sponsors and benefactors, GAS is a key fundraiser for the Grimsby Public Library's services, collections and programs.
Friday, October 18
Caroline Cauchi / Queen of the Mist
Jeanne Becker / Heart on my Sleeve
This was a ticketed and sold-out event.
Location
Grimsby Public Library
18 Carnegie Lane
Grimsby,
Canada
Coast to Coast “Canada’s Survivalist Women” Literary Series
Oct 17, 2024
Description
Coast to Coast “Canada’s Survivalist Women” Literary Series
Beginning September 26, discover extraordinary Canadian authors, their unique perspectives and published works with the eighth annual Coast to Coast Literary Speaker Series at Queenston Chapel by the Laura Secord Homestead.
This year, four remarkable women authors share their courageous stories about overcoming dark and daunting elements of nature. From being “different” during a eugenics craze, fighting ancient monsters, escaping a murderer in the wilderness, to defying the mighty Niagara Falls, these women weave daring and dramatic stories that will be sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and cheering on protagonists as they risk everything to survive.
This year’s Coast to Coast Literary Series will be hosted inside the Queenston Chapel at Laura Secord Homestead, in Queenston, Ontario. With dates from September to December, each session includes light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, with Niagara wines available for purchase by the glass prior to each event.
Tickets are $15 per event or $45 for the entire series (plus taxes and fees). This is a sold-out event.
The Authors
Once again, the Niagara Parks Coast to Coast speaker series features the stories of four incredible Canadian women. All sessions are at 7:00 p.m.
Authors:
Shelley Wood
The Leap Year Gene - September 26
Dr. Caroline Cauchi
The Queen of the Mist - October 17
Cheryl Isaacs
The Unfinished - November 15
Hannah Mary Mckinnon
Only One Survives - December 12
Location
Queenston Chapel at Laura Secord Homestead, in Queenston, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
9am event in Burlington, Ontario - Different Drummer Brunch Series.
A Bookseller event: A Different Drummer Books
In-person, ticketed and sold out.
Brunch supplied.
Canadian Book Tour for Queen of the Mist
Oct 16, 2024
Description
Dr Caroline Cauchi is invited to visit Burlington (Ontario), Niagara (Ontario) and Grimsby (Ontario) for a book tour of 'Queen of the Mist'.
Location
Burlington, Ontario - A Different Drummer Brunch Series
Niagara Falls, Ontario - Coast to Coast Literary Series
Grimsby , Ontario - Grimsby Author Series
Caroline Cauchi in Conversation with Activist Gina Martin
Aug 8, 2023
Description
Caroline Cauchi in conversation Gina Martin, a gender equality campaigner, speaker, writer and advocate for creating change in communities. In 2019 her national campaign to make upskirting illegal changed English and Welsh law, creating the Voyeurism Act, and three other countries have followed suit. This discussion centered around Gina's new book, 'No Offence, But...'
