Calgary Writers-in-Residence

Thursday, November 12
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd St. SW
Free.

Calling all Calgary writers! Right now, there are two Writers-in-Residence in Calgary who would be happy to review your manuscript and give you some one-on-one feedback on your writing! Find out more about these opportunities by attending a unique program at Memorial Park Library where Writers-in-Residence Betty Jane Hegerat of Calgary Public Library and Marcello Di Cintio talk about what to expect from a visit to a writer-in-residence. 

Representing "The Other" in Creative Nonfiction
A conversation with Sid Marty, 2009 Paget/Hoy Lecturer, and Marcello Di Cintio, 2009 - 2010 Markin-Flanagan Canadian Writer-in-Residence. Moderated by Pamela Banting, Associate Professor, Department of English. more

Wednesday, November 4  
3 pm
Social Sciences 1339, U of C
Free. All are welcome.

Marcello Di Cintio at WordFest!

Location, location, location
Saturday, October 17
1 pm - 2 pm
Vertigo Theatre Centre Studio

Brian Brett, Karen Connelly, Michael Crummey and Marcello Di Cintio.
From the Canadian coastline to the jungles of Burma, these four authors take a world tour.
Tickets are $15.00, $7.50 for students and seniors - call WordFest at 403.237.9068 for more information.

Free. All are welcome.  A book signing and reception follow the reading.

The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Program, WordFest and the Writers Guild of Alberta present:

Why Are You Still in Your Pyjamas? Truth and Lies about the Writing Life

Sunday, September 20
4:30 pm - 6 pm
100 Wines, 1109 Olympic Way SE

Celebrate Alberta Arts Days with an enlightening panel discussion featuring writers Mark Giles, last year's Markin-Flanagan Writer-in-Residence Charlotte Gill and Nancy Tousley, moderated by current Markin-Flanagan Writer-in-Residence, Marcello Di Cintio. Get the real deal on the literary life - from thoughts on craft and advice on publishing to creative angst and procrastination. Complimentary wine tasting courtesy of 100 Wines!
RSVP by September 16 to swarwick@writersguild.ab.ca.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009  7:30PM
ENGINEERED AIR THEATRE, EPCOR CENTRE
(205 8th Ave. S.E.)

Marcello Di CintioMarcello Di Cintio
2009 - 2010 Markin-Flanagan
Canadian Writer-in-Residence

and

Charlotte GillCharlotte Gill
2008 - 2009 Markin-Flanagan
Canadian Writer-in-Residence

Welcome new Writer-in-Residence Marcello Di Cintio as he reads from Poets and Pahlevans: A Journey into the Heart of Iran, and hear departing Writer-in-Residence Charlotte Gill read from her treeplanting memoir, Spade Life.

Free. All are welcome.  A book signing and reception follow the reading.