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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 1h

Go Tara! Go Michelle! And congrats to you all! It's a great party. :)

Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Struggling with your novel or memoir? I can help with that. But don't take my word for it. Here's what Christine Fischer Guy has to say. For more praise and testimonials about our editing and mentoring services, go to: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph... #amwriting #writingcommunity

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bcwriters.bsky.social @bcwriters.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This week's blog is here! bcwriters.ca/article... Find out about a selection of upcoming writing events and opportunities around BC and beyond, including the Victoria Festival of Authors, Planet Earth Poetry events, a Canadian Children's Book Centre webinar, and more!

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I had a wonderful conversation with Rhonda Douglas for her podcast Resilient Writers where we talked about The Atlas Keeper and about keeping the play in writing. Check it out: resilientwriters.com/podcasts/how...

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How Play Can Help You Write a Better Novel, with Gail Anderson-Dargatz

Gail Anderson-Dargatz shares how outlining, genre, and creative play shaped The Atlas Keeper, with practical advice for writing a stronger novel.

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Orca Book Publishers @orcabook.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In recognition of this important day we are highlighting books by Indigenous creators that can help young readers of all ages on the journey toward reconciliation. blog.orcabook.com/kids-books-f...

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Kids’ books for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Orca Book Publishers - Blog

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In recognition of this important day we are highlighting books...

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bcwriters.bsky.social @bcwriters.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join us on Thursday October 15th at 7pm for Picture Book Workshop, with award-winning author and Orca Books editor Gabrielle Prendergast. This seminar will cover the “Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How” of picture books for children. Register and more info here: www.bcwriters.ca/eve...

To the right of the event details is a photo of Gabrielle Prendergast. At the bottom are the logos for the BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Atlas Keeper spotted in the wild, in a window seat, at the wonderful Hidden Gems Bookstore in Salmon Arm. #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Atlas Keeper is set on Vancouver Island in Ladysmith, Chemainus and Victoria, some of my favourite places. For more, go to: www.indigo.ca/products/the... #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Writers, in which Canadian towns, cities or regions are your stories set? Include your cover! #canlit #IReadCanadian #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This BC Review interview on #TheAtlasKeeper was recorded at the beautiful Sorrento Centre where I host a fall writing retreat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVSp... If you’re interested in our 2027 retreat, contact me through my website and I’ll put your name on the list. #Shuswap #writingretreat

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bcwriters.bsky.social @bcwriters.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us on Sunday October 4 at 2 pm for StoryWork: Writing for Transformation, Evolution + Growth, with Nicole Breit. StoryWork is all about you, your life, and the stories that shaped you, but this isn’t a memoir workshop. Register and more info here: bcwriters.ca/event-6...

To the right of the event details is a photo of Nicole Breit. At the bottom are the logos for the BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia.

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bcwriters.bsky.social @bcwriters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢Coming up this week!📢 Visit www.bcwriters.ca/Eve... to register or for more information. Don't forget, we're also always sprinting! Sign up for a writing sprint here: www.bcwriters.ca/pag...

FBCW events for this week. Long descriptions to follow.
14 - 18 Sep, Screenwriting Writing Intensive with daily sessions at 9:30am, 11:30am, and 2pm.
20 Sep at 2:30pm, Haibun - A Delightful Mix of Haiku and Prose with Isabella Mori.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Reviews and star ratings mean so much to a writer. A big thank you to Katherin on Goodreads for this wonderful review of The Atlas Keeper! For more about the novel, go to: www.indigo.ca/products/the... #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Wow. Thrilled to be included in this amazing lineup for Greenwood Storyfest. For more or to purchase tickets: www.greenwoodcentre.org/storyfest/

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Moments from Saturday's Enderby LitCon. Thanks to @abuckleyauthor.bsky.social for the shot of our panel, to Edgar Allan Poe for dropping in to say hi, and to @bryanmortensen.bsky.social of @bcwriters.bsky.social for the mug. Most of all, thanks to the volunteers who made it all happen.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's my hometown launch! #Shuswap friends, please join me at the Salmon Arm Library tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 11 as I celebrate the release of #TheAtlasKeeper Writers, bring your questions about writing and publishing. #canlit #IReadCanadian #books #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A little hometown love from our local media here in the Shuswap. I got my start as a cub reporter for this newspaper, the Salmon Arm Observer. Thanks to Barb Brouwer for this excellent piece on #TheAtlasKeeper. #canlit #IReadCanadian #canadianauthors saobserver.net/2026/09/07/s...

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Shuswap's Gail Anderson-Dargatz taps into time travel with The Atlas Keeper - Salmon Arm Observer

Book launch planned for Salmon Arm branch of Okanagan Regional Library

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A wonderful review of The Atlas Keeper from Zoe McKenna for The BC Review: www.thebcreview.ca/2026/09/06/p... "It's setup is so unique, and the mystery surrounding the atlas made the novel a page-turner from the start." #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My hometown launch! Shuswap friends, please join me Sept. 11 at the Salmon Arm Library for this free event as I celebrate the release of The Atlas Keeper. Writers, bring your questions about writing and publishing! Hugs to those who share! #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I'll be there! Drop by my table and say hello. For more, go to: www.eventbrite.com/e/enderby-li...

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Moments from this afternoon's launch of The Atlas Keeper at the Kamloops Downtown Library. Another full house and a little love from local media. #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's happening tomorrow! Join me Saturday, Sept. 5 for this writer talk event at the #Kamloops Downtown Library as I celebrate the release of #TheAtlasKeeper. Writers, bring your questions about writing and publishing. #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Struggling with your novel or memoir? I can help with that. But don't take my word for it. Here's what Tara Gereaux has to say. Her new novel is a national bestseller and featured in a list of best new historical fiction in The New York Times. www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph... #editing

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The chat I had with the wonderful Shelley Joyce of CBC Daybreak Kamloops aired this morning. We talked about my new novel The Atlas Keeper and the upcoming launch at the Kamloops Downtown Library on Saturday. You can find it out here at about the 1:28 mark. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A full house at Vernon's Rose Moon Books last night as we launched The Atlas Keeper. Thanks to Natalie, her staff and everyone who turned up to make it such a fantastic evening. #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It's happening in my hometown of #salmonarm, BC! Join me Sept. 11 at the Salmon Arm Library for this free event as I celebrate the release of #TheAtlasKeeper. Writers, bring your questions about writing and publishing! #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#Vernon, BC friends, please join me TONIGHT for this book launch and writer talk at Rose Moon Books. The event is free, but seating is limited so click here to hold your seat: www.rosemoonbooks.ca/events/60121... #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #booklaunch #ireadcanadian #timetravelromance

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 31/08/2026

Oh I saw MERCUTIO at the bookstore today and attempted to strong-arm several people into picking it up!

several new books, including MERCUTIO by kate heartfield, also by others, the atlas keeper, asha in her garden, carmilla, contrapposto

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#Kamloops friends, please join me this coming Saturday, September 5 for this book launch and author's talk as I celebrate the release of The Atlas Keeper in my home region. For more, go to: tnrl.libcal.com/event/4042717 #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's happening Tuesday at Rose Moon Books in Vernon! The event is free but as seating is limited, please click on the link in my bio to register. #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #writingcommunity #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Atlas Keeper in its natural habitat. Here, in Munro's Books, Victoria. If you see #TheAtlasKeeper in the wild, grab a photo, post it and tag me so I can share it! Thanks to my oldest for snapping this one. #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Do you have a favourite bookstore? One of my own favourites has to be Kelowna's Mosaic Books. I popped in there to sign copies of The Atlas Keeper after the library launch event yesterday. Such a wonderful bookstore. #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Writers, need help with that project? I'm now booking my fall fiction mentorship sessions running Sept. to Dec. For details, click on the link in my bio or go to: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph... Hugs to those who pass it on! :) #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity #canlit

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

There's nothing like that first ping of joy at seeing your own book on the shelves of a bookstore. My first book signing of The Atlas Keeper at Indigo Kamloops! #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #booklaunch #ireadcanadian #timetravelromance

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Kelowna friends, please join me for this writers talk event as I celebrate the release of The Atlas Keeper. It's all happening at the Downtown Kelowna Library this coming Saturday, August 29, starting at 11 am. Bring your questions about writing and publishing to this free event. #canlit

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My thanks to Petrea Burchard, Audie Award winning audiobook narrator, for her wonderful narration of The Atlas Keeper. Find it on audible. For more about the book, go to: www.indigo.ca/products/the...

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It’s book launch day for The Atlas Keeper! Yay! For more about the book, or to order, go to: www.indigo.ca/products/the... Hugs to those who share. :) #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #writingcommunity #canadianauthors @harpercollinsca.bsky.social

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

You're invited to this special edition of Writers Talk hosted by @bcwriters.bsky.social as I launch #TheAtlasKeeper. To register, go to: www.bcwriters.ca/event-6770702 And join the party on Instagram throughout the day on Tuesday. #canlit #booklaunch #IReadCanadian #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It's only a week away! #Kelowna #writers bring your questions about writing and publishing to this free event on August 29. For more, go to: orl.libcal.com/event/4039550 #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #booklaunch #ireadcanadian

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The online launch of The Atlas Keeper is only one week away! Join Jenn Sommersby and I for this special edition of Writer Talk hosted by @bcwriters.bsky.social. To register for this free event, go to: www.bcwriters.ca/event-6770702 #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #Writersky #canadianauthors

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The WGA is excited to announce the events & lineup for the 2026 Stroll of Poets Festival with Wise Women: Magic Words and Youth Programming at Little Red Reading House! We are excited to welcome folks once again to Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood from September 17 - 20, 2026.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Writers, need help with that project? I'm now booking my fall fiction mentorship sessions running Sept. to Dec. For details, go to: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph...

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bcwriters.bsky.social @bcwriters.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join us on Sunday, 30th Aug at 2pm for The Curiosity Mindset with Cadence Mandybura. In this session, we'll learn how to use a curiosity mindset to design custom experiments for facing challenges and developing our strengths—judgment free. Register and more info here: www.bcwriters.ca/eve...

A promotional image for the FBCW's Sunday Webinar, The Curiosity Mindset. In the middle are the event details. To the right of those are a circular photo of the host, Cadence Mandybura. At the bottom are the logos for the BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Vernon, BC writers and readers, celebrate local authors at Rose Moon Books on August 18. And I'd love to see you at my own launch event on September 1. The events are free, but as seats are limited, register here: www.rosemoonbooks.ca/events #canlit #writingcommunity

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bcwriters.bsky.social @bcwriters.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Join us on Thursday, 27 Aug at 7pm for Your Book, But Better with host Jenn Sommersby. This session will cover the must-have elements of creating a well-designed, pleasing product so you’re taken seriously in the book world. Register and more info: www.bcwriters.ca/eve...

A promotional image for the FBCW's Thursday Webinar, Your Book, But Better. In the middle are the event details. To the right of those are a circular photo of the host, Jenn Sommersby. At the bottom are the logos for the BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

@orcabook.bsky.social has printed Orca Noah Text editions of Bigfoot Crossing, designed to help striving readers decode big words. Teachers, librarians and parents, check out this page on the program for more: orcanoahtext.com

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Atlas Keeper hits the shelves in just two weeks! Please join me for any one of these upcoming launch events in my home region. For details, click on the link in my bio. @harpercollinsca.bsky.social #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #writingcommunity #canadianauthors

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bcwriters.bsky.social @bcwriters.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Join us on Sunday, 23 Aug at 2pm for Prepare to Shine at Markets and Events, with Bonnie Jacoby. Tthis session will provide tips and a checklist of everything you need to sell your books and grow your brand. Register: www.bcwriters.ca/eve...

A promotional image for the FBCW's Sunday Webinar, Prepare to Shine at Markets and Events. In the middle are the event details. To the right of those are a circular photo of the host, Bonnie Jacoby. At the bottom are the logos for the BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

You're invited to this special edition of Writers Talk hosted by @bcwriters.bsky.social. To register, go to: www.bcwriters.ca/event-6770702 And join the party on Instagram on August 25 as I launch #TheAtlasKeeper #canlit #IReadCanadian #Writersky #writingcommunity #canadianauthors

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