26sep4:30 pm5:30 pm4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Author Speed DatingPresented by JF Garrard
Event Details
Meet a bunch of awesome authors face-to-face and discover your next favourite read in a fun, fast-paced way! Author Speed Dating is a fast-paced, interactive
Event Details
Meet a bunch of awesome authors face-to-face and discover your next favourite read in a fun, fast-paced way!
Author Speed Dating is a fast-paced, interactive networking session designed to connect writers for collaboration, support, and creative inspiration. The session begins with a short introduction by JF Garrard, offering practical tips on networking efficiently, breaking the ice, and making meaningful first impressions. A handout will be distributed with instructions for making a mini-pitch, as well as conversation prompts to avoid awkwardness! Participants then take part in structured, timed one-on-one conversations, rotating through multiple matches to exchange ideas, share projects, and build lasting connections within the writing community.
Speakers for this event
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JF Garrard
JF Garrard
JF Garrard is an award-winning speculative fiction author, editor, publisher, and podcaster. She is the author of the supernatural historical novel The Ghost Bride of Gum San and children’s book I Am a Marble!, and editor of the anthology Infusion. She is the creator and host of The Artsy Raven podcast, recognized by Feedspot as one of the Top 60 Literature Podcasts and Top 10 Canadian Literature Podcasts. Beyond her writing, JF serves as President of the Canadian Authors Association’s Toronto Branch, President of Dark Helix Press, and Deputy Editor of Ricepaper Magazine. Through these roles, she champions Canadian literature and supports emerging writers. Her complete bibliography and portfolio are available at jfgarrard.com. She can be found on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok as @jfgarrard.