TOK Magazine

Join Zalika Reid-Benta as she sits down with award-winning writer Norma Dunning as she talks about her short story collection Annie Muktuk and Other Things

Join Tasha Spillett as she interviews Lara Rae, Emily Muller and Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair as they take on what people do, how they react and what that means for when taking on challenging topics in the public space.

Join Chigbo Arthur Anyaduba as he interviews Danuta Gleed Literary Award winner Zalika Reid-Benta as she discusses her book Frying Plantain at in November 2019 for our TOK Winnipeg.

Join Karmen Wells (Shelf Made Creative), Catharina de Bakker (Great Plains Publications), and Janie Yoon (Anansi Press), discuss tips on getting your manuscript get the signing it deserves.

Join Derek Mascarenhas, writer of "Coconut Dreams"; and Anar Ali, writer of "Night of Power" as they discuss their newest works, journeys as a writer and so much more. Moderated by Quill & Quire's Shanda Deziel.

In 2018, Molly Ringwald revisited her filmography, saying she felt The Breakfast Club was “troubling” now seen through the prism of the #MeToo era. DD examines how the movement has affected authors’ writing processes – if at all – and whether the current debate has prompted them to appreciate or denounce books, movies and art they loved in the past. With poet, essayist and thinker Gwen Benaway; award-winning poet and writer Téa Mutonji; and best-selling novelist S.K. Ali. Moderated by Aparita Bhandari.

A live on-stage recording with authors Melanie Florence and Joanne Vannicola moderated by Deborah Dundas.

Listen to the recording from our TOK Toronto Symposium on September 21st. This was in collaboration with Word On The Street for our on-stage interview with Zalika Reid-Benta and Becky Blake moderated by Ryan B. Blake.

You’ve spent years writing and revising your manuscript, and have a publishing contract in hand. Congratulations! Or, you’ve decided to take the bull by the horns and enter the world of self-publishing. Either way, now the promotional work begins. Thousands of books are published each year in Canada; making sure yours ends up on bookshelves and in the hands of readers, is your responsibility as much as the publisher’s. Join Sarah Miniaci, Senior Account Executive at Smith Publicity share tips on how to market your book and yourself.

Do you think your work is ready for the screen? Learn about what it takes to successfully pitch your manuscript to a TV Agent and get that on-screen portrayal your work deserves. This podcast features Amy Stulberg from Vanguarde Artists Management and moderated by Helen Walsh.