Author: ALU Editor
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Cozy Fest: Sheila O’Neill + Suliewey
Joining us for Cozy Fest is Sheila O’Neill, co-author of Suliewey (Breakwater Books) with an aptly titled passage called “Hibernating Like Bears” from the book. With a little explainer of some of the Mi’kmaw words used in the book, Sheila regales us with a warm-hearted excerpt about kinship and generosity.
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Cozy Fest: Raye Anderson + Sing a Song of Summer
Sometimes Cozy Fest readings mean doubling down on snowy or snuggly scenery, but we appreciate Raye Anderson’s approach: denial. She reads us a passage set at a summer barbeque from the most recent installment of her Roxanne Calloway series, Sing a Song of Summer (Signature Editions).
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Cozy Fest: H&A Christensen + Stealing John Hancock
Mother-daughter writing duo Alie and Hejsa Christensen bring the cozy with matching pjs and a crackling fire as they introduce and read from their thriller Stealing John Hancock (Turnstone Press) for Cozy Fest.
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Cozy Fest: Emily Osborne + Safety Razor
Cozied up in her polar bear pyjamas, Emily Osborne dreams of warmer places with a poem about Florence, Italy from her collection Safety Razor (Gordon Hill Press) for Cozy Fest.
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Cozy Fest: Hana Shafi + People You Know, Places You’ve Been
Writer-illustrator Hana Shafi joins Cozy Fest with a wholly soothing reading of her poem “Loving You” from her new collection People You Know, Places You’ve Been (Book*hug Press) for Cozy Fest.
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Cozy Fest: Keiko Honda + Accidental Blooms
Joining us on Cozy Fest is a writer who wears many hats: scientist, community organizer, and painter, Keiko Honda reads a heartwarming passage from her debut memoir Accidental Blooms (Caitlin Press) in which a chance encounter begins a lifelong friendship.
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Cozy Fest: Tarah Schwartz + Can’t Help Falling
Writer and award-winning journalist Tarah Schwartz reads a touching passage from her memoir Can’t Help Falling: A Long Road to Motherhood (Linda Leith Publishing) about the moment she met her adopted baby boy and the journey to their powerful bond.
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Cozy Fest: Bill Waiser + Gordie’s Skate
Lifelong historian Bill Waiser joins Cozy Fest to share his latest book for little hockey lovers, Gordie’s Skate (Thistledown Press); a story about NHL legend Gordie Howe and how a moment’s kindness from his mother accidentally led him to getting his first skate – yes, that’s singular on purpose!
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Cozy Fest: Nancy Hundal + Stazy and the Magic List
Our next Cozy Fest reading is for the kiddos: writer and teacher Nancy Hundal reads from her fun and witchy middle-grade novel Stazy and the Magic List (Rebel Mountain Press). In this passage, main character Stazy gets some witch lessons (and nachos!) from her abuelita.
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Cozy Fest: Mitchell Toews + Pinching Zwieback
Mitchell Toews joins us from Victoria, BC for Cozy Fest to read a passage from the story “The Raspberry Code” in his new collection Pinching Zwieback (At Bay Press). In this excerpt, two young friends are in a situation familiar to some—a fight with a friend and the sweet resolution that follows.
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Cozy Fest: Chris Kuriata + Sacrifice of the Sisters Lot
Horror writer Chris Kuriata reads from his new novel Sacrifice of the Sisters Lot (Palimpsest Press) for Cozy Fest. Joined by his cat who provides background vocals, Chris reads a passage about a new furry family member.
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Cozy Fest: Marion Agnew + Making Up the Gods
Joining us on Cozy Fest is Marion Agnew and her debut novel, Making Up the Gods (Latitude 46 Publishing). In this excerpt, the character Chenoweth reflects on a bright memory from his otherwise complicated relationship with his late stepbrother.
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Cozy Fest: Ali Bryan + Coq
The always hilarious Ali Bryan joins All Lit Up’s Cozy Fest with a reading from her latest novel Coq (Freehand Books), featuring a guest appearance from her dog, Lemon. (We love a pet cameo!)
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Cozy Fest 2.0: Print and Pyjamas
Cozy Fest is back for a second season! All Lit Up’s popular all-virtual, on-demand literary festival brings 19 authors to your screens for a warm, and fuzzy way to close out the year. Read more about our comfiest book fest, below.
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Gift Guide Week: Hollay Ghadery
Our final Gift Guide recommender is poet and writer Hollay Ghadery whose five picks will especially appeal to the people who will stand in protest of inequalities, the ones who like their stories insightful. Read on for her book recommendations, which include exceptional poetry, personal stories, and a family drama.