Anthony will be a Special Guest speaker at When Words Collide 2024, August 16-18, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta.

Held in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is a festival for writers and readers, artists, and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children’s books, poetry, and more more. WWC aims to support writers in the craft and business of writing, exploring all avenues of the writing process, publishing and storytelling, while building a strong literary community, and to bring local writers – Alberta and Canada – to the attention of book lovers.

 

Venue: Delta Calgary South
​135 Southland Dr. SE, Calgary, AB

GET YOUR FESTIVAL PASS BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2024
Festival Pass: $60
Saturday Night Showcase Event (formerly the banquet): $60

 
 

Saturday Night Showcase: An Evening at the Improv
An evening of social interaction, finger food and cocktails, with a side of Improv. Join us for fun, food and laughs with The Kinkonauts.

The Kinkonauts have been delighting audiences, developing improvisers, and building community for more than 15 years. Every show is a unique, never to be repeated adventure. Enjoy the tightrope thrill of performers living in the moment. Spontaneous stories and characters you’ll still be laughing about on the car ride home.

You can register for the festival HERE.

You can find more information about the festival HERE.

You can see the full schedule of events HERE.

You can see quick peak at Anthony’s schedule HERE.

More details on Anthony’s events:

Friday, August 16 – 2pm-3pm – Cascade Room – Blue Pencil Session with Anthony Bidulka

Bring the 1st page of your manuscript (max 1000 words, typed, double-spaced) for one-on-one feedback.

 
Friday, August 16 – 4pm-5pm – Fireside Room – An Afternoon with Anthony Bidulka Celebrating “From Sweetgrass Bridge”
 
Join Anthony Bidulka for a delightful afternoon as he discusses his latest novel, “From Sweetgrass Bridge”, featuring the Canadian prairie’s first and only kick-butt transgender P.I., Merry Bell.
Reading & Book Signing
 
 

Saturday, August 17 – 3pm-4pm – Fireside Room – Arm Yourselves! Six Weapons for Writing Mystery

“Knowledge is a weapon. I intend to be formidably armed” Author Terry Goodkind
What are the six things you need to know to write a good mystery novel?
Crime Writers of Canada gave this guy the Best Crime Novel Award so maybe he has some ideas.
 
 
 
Saturday, August 17 – 4pm-5pm – Fairview Room – Live Action Slush – Mystery/Crime
 
Bring the first page of your Mystery/Crime manuscript to be anonymously read aloud and receive feedback from our panel of editors.
(Please indicate the genre at the top of the page.)
With:

Jonathan Whitelaw
Anthony Bidulka
Wayne Arthurson
Carolyne Topdjian

Reader: Julie Hiner

 
 
Saturday August 17 – 5pm-6pm – Kananaskis 2 Room – You’re Write About It
 
A comedic panel show where host Kevin Weir quizzes local authors about their knowledge of niche facts from popular fiction.
With:
Rob Bose
Anthony Bidulka
Erin Weir
Jonathan Sean Lyster
Moderator:
Kevin Weir

 

Sunday August 18 – 11am-12pm – Merchants Room (Nakiska Ballroom – Atrium Building), in the far back corner by the Shared Authors Table. – Autograph Session
 
Come get your book signed or have a chat with Anthony Bidulka.