The Victoria Festival of Authors is next week! The annual literary festival takes place on October 12-18, and features readings, workshops, and conversations with Canadian and international authors. Check out the full agenda at buff.ly/LsmrQ6p. #vfa #literaryevent #readlocalbc
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“A note to writers: As with many other publishers, bogus AI-generated emails purporting to be from our staff are being sent to writers, offering publishing contracts or services in exchange for payment.
“Any emails that are not sent from an arsenal pulp [dot] com domain address are not legitimate.
“Similarly, writers we have published in the past have been receiving fraudulent emails purporting to be from well-known authors or literary festival staff, offering promotional support in exchange for payment.
“For your safety, do not respond to such emails or click on any links within them.
“For more information on AI scams in publishing, consult blogs like Writer Beware and industry associations like the Writers’ Union of Canada and the Alliance of Independent Authors.
“If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info [at] arsenal pulp [dot] com.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:iya26ik7fy2b6hyuxs6ztvbv/bafkreibn2ajm6ljb2yxbb6cqcsebarfzerhsssq7ufvuuzeo266x72wxxi)
