Community Events
Moncton
Fredericton
St. Andrews
The Fundy Bay Writers will host a co-facilitated Ekphrastic Workshop at Sunbury Shores Art & Nature Centre with Ramneet Kalra (from Fredericton) and Louise Chase on Sunday, October 18th from 1:00 to 3:00pm. This event is free or by donations made to Sunbury Shores. If you are able to promote this workshop as an upcoming event in the WFNB online newsletter, that would be very much appreciated. Those interested in attending could contact Louise Chase at fundybaywriters@gmail.com for more information.
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Spindrifters, in partnership with Goose Lane Editions for the first season, is thrilled to announce St. Andrews Reads! This brand new initiative is a free, open to the public reading series which seeks to build dialogue and community one book at a time.
The first season of St. Andrews Reads! celebrates maritime publishing. The lineup features author Jon Tattrie and the brand new, expanded edition of his bestselling book Peace by Chocolate on Friday, October 23, and award-winning author and former St. Andrews resident Will Ferguson with his brand new novel Officer Shimada and the Disappearing Girl on Friday, November 20. The spring season is set to feature new books by Sue Sinclair and Beth Powning.
For more information on this exciting new reading series, you can head to the St. Andrews Reads Facebook page or contact Barbara Roberts at robertsolutions@gmail.com.
Saint John
Saint John Welcomes Canadian Authors and Readers to the 2026 Fog Lit Festival
SAINT JOHN, NB – The Fog Lit Festival returns on October 14, 2026, affirming its position as one of New Brunswick’s notable literary events. This year’s festival features a stellar line-up of visiting authors and publishers from across the province to share their work and experience in Uptown Saint John.
The 2026 programme features four days of literary events and activities. First, visitors can join novelist Nicholas Herring, Giller-shortlisted author of Your Breath in Charcoal, on October 14 at 7pm at the Saint John Arts Centre. This free event is presented in collaboration with the University of New Brunswick’s Lorenzo Society.
The following evening at 7pm at the Arts Centre, Fog Lit presents Poets in Conversation, featuring Nick Thran, author of four collections of poems, including his second collection, Earworm, which won the Trillium Book Award for Poetry; Sue Sinclair, author of seven collections of poetry, including most recently New-Fangled Rose, nominated for the Pamela Paige Porter Poetry Prize; and Michi (Nhung An), a widely published and award-winning poet and local barista.
There will be Fog Lit Literary Trivia, hosted by Neil Bonner on Friday, October 16, at the Write Cup Bookstore Café at 7pm.
On Saturday, October 17, Fog Lit will host a kids’ event at the Saint John Free Public Library’s Central Branch at 2pm with Mike Bravener and his book Lumberjack’s Alphabet. Aspiring writers will want to take note: there will also be a Pitch the Publisher event happening at 4pm that day at the Write Cup Bookstore Café. The programme will conclude with author Michael Rancic bringing his book, A Nation of Tinkerers: A History of Electronic Music in Canada from 1945 to 1985 to the Port City. This is a must-attend for music fans or anyone who loves a good book. This event will be held at Five and Dime at 7pm.
Fog Lit Co-Chair, Lindsay Jacquard, says, “We are so pleased to have brought this festival back at a time when literacy and literature matter more than ever, in New Brunswick and beyond. Now, in the third year since our relaunch, the support of the local community reminds us just how important Fog Lit is for our region.”
Fog Lit Festival is grateful for the support of the Government of New Brunswick, City of Saint John, the Saint John Community Arts Board, as well as the Brunswick Credit Union.
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At The WRITE CUP cafe and bookstore
October 16, 2026 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Fog Lit Festival presents Literary Trivia with Neil Bonner!
Put on your thinking caps and join us at The Write Cup Bookstore Café for Fog Lit Festival's Literary Trivia!
Whether you're a trivia fanatic, a literary expert, or you just like having fun, we invite you to come in and check out this amazing event, part of the 2026 Fog Lit Festival lineup!
Grab a drink and get ready for an evening of entertainment!
October 17, 2026 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Fog Lit Festival presents Publisher Q&A
This is for writers ready to send off their first manuscript. This is for the writers who keep getting rejection letters with no explanation. This is for anyone who has ever considered a career in editing or publishing. This workshop is for you.
Join representatives from local publishing companies as they answer the questions you've always wanted to know.
… What is it about my query letter that makes publishers ghost me?
… How long should it take to get a response from a publisher?
... What can I put in my query letter to get a publisher to take notice?
... Do I need to edit my manuscript before I send it to a publisher? Isn't that the publisher's job?
... What do I get out of publishing with a publisher rather than publishing it on my own?
We'll discuss these questions and more, along with questions from the audience.
Come in early, grab a seat, and give yourself the best chance to get published; you deserve it.
October 18, 2026 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Allan Johnson author reading
Children's author Allan Johnson will be at The Write Cup Bookstore Café to read from his new and existing books.
Bring the kids to this free event and set them on a lifelong path of reading, while you relax in the cozy vibes with a hot drink.
October 24, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: JM Campbell author reading and signing
Come into a warm space with coffee and treats, and take time to meet author J.M. Campbell!
J.M. Campbell is the author of many books, including The Spore and The Angel of Sallow Cove! He would love to talk to people about his experiences as an author, his writing journey, and offer advice!
Stay warm, enjoy a reading, and meet your new favourite author all in one afternoon!
October 24, 2026 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Horror Author Event
It's time to get spooky for Halloween, and authors Joe Powers, Vanessa C. Hawkins, and Jennifer McMullin will set the stage for something creepy!
Join some of New Brunswick's best horror authors for a night of spooky stories, writing tips, and other ghoulish delights.
Hear stories told the way they were meant to be told.
Learn how to write horror.
Get to know your local authors.
Enjoy a hot pumpkin latte or iced caramel apple coffee, or, if you are brave enough, try one of our specialty drinks!
October 26, 2026 - 7:00 pm: Full Moon Ghost Walk led by David Goss
David Goss leads the Full Moon Ghost Walks with helpers and many surprise stunts!
Each walk will feature a different set of stories depending on the route, and each will start at the Write Cup Café and Bookstore in Market Square.
$20.00 per person—adults only, please, and no dogs.
Contact: Shannon@partridgeislandpublishing.ca
October 28, 2026 - 7:00 pm: Ghost Walk led by David Goss
David Goss leads his famous Ghost Walks with helpers and many surprise stunts!
Each walk will feature a different set of stories depending on the route, and each will start at the Write Cup Café and Bookstore in Market Square.
$20.00 per person—adults only, please, and no dogs.
Contact: Shannon@partridgeislandpublishing.ca.
October 30, 2026 - 7:00 pm: Ghost Walk led by David Goss
David Goss leads his famous Ghost Walks with helpers and many surprise stunts!
Each walk will feature a different set of stories depending on the route, and each will start at the Write Cup Café and Bookstore in Market Square.
$20.00 per person—adults only, please, and no dogs.
Contact: Shannon@partridgeislandpublishing.ca.
NB Film Co-op Screenwriters' Café
The UNB Art Centre has writing classes for everyone! Offered both in-person and online, classes cover topics including crafting the short story, horror, novella writing, editing, self-publishing, and much more. Register early and save 15% https://www.unb.ca/artcentre/learning/