iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What an incredible night at Gryphons Read 2026! Acclaimed authors Catherine Bush, Lawrence Hill, Canisia Lubrin, Blain Watters, and Carrianne Leung took the stage to explore writing, art, and language as forces for change, hope, and better futures.

[Descriptive text: Carrianne Leung, Blain Watters, Catherine Bush, Canisia Lubrin, and Lawrence Hill in conversation in front of a red University of Guelph backdrop.]

011

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 26 at 2 p.m., Guelph MFA poetry instructor Damian Rogers will be in conversation with Jess Gibson at the Picton Branch Library about Gibson’s new story collection, THE GOOD EYE. If you’re in PEC, come out for a wonderful afternoon of conversation. All are welcome! 📖✨

[Descriptive text: A promotional poster for an event featuring author Jess Gibson in conversation with Damian Rogers. The poster includes portraits of Gibson and Rogers alongside the cover of Gibson’s story collection, THE GOOD EYE. Event details read Saturday, September 26 at 2 p.m. at the Picton Branch Library, with copies of the book available for sale from Books & Company.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For Gryphons Read 2026, we’re bringing together the Creative Writing Program faculty at the University of Guelph for a very special evening of conversation and celebration. Find out more and register at tinyurl.com/gryphonsread2026

[Descriptive text: A red event poster for “Gryphons Read 2026: A Creative Writing Event.” The poster features six circular author portraits arranged in two rows: Catherine Bush, Lawrence Hill, Canisia Lubrin, Alicia Elliott, Blain Watters, and Carrianne Leung. Event details at the bottom read Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m., Arts Research Centre, University of Guelph, with a registration link.]

082

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A wonderful afternoon at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival celebrating some of our current University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA students. Congratulations to all of our readers! 💚

030

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our very own @canisia.lubrin has a new book on the way! 💚📖 BRIGHT MACHINE will be published by McClelland & Stewart on October 13, 2026, and is now available for preorder. -.-. — -. —. .-. .- - ..- .-.. .- - .. — -. ... —..— / -.-. .- -. .. ... .. .- -.-.—

[Descriptive text: Graphic in shades of deep olive green and gold announcing that BRIGHT MACHINE by Canisia Lubrin is available for preorder. The book cover appears in the centre, surrounded by repeated Morse code. Large text at the top reads “AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER,” and text near the bottom reads “OUT 13/10/26.”]

020

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This Sunday, members of the University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA community will be taking part in the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival! 📚🌿

[Descriptive text: Four promotional graphics for the 2026 Eden Mills Writers’ Festival. The first features portraits of writers participating in the “Emerge! Writers to Watch” event, including several current University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA students. The second promotes “The Art of the Short,” featuring three books and author portraits, with MFA faculty member Catherine Bush listed as moderator. The third promotes “Hearts and Homicides,” featuring books by Frankie Scott, Vikki VanSickle, and Uzma Jalaluddin; Frankie Scott is the pen name of Guelph MFA alumna Zoe Whittall. The fourth promotes bestselling author Linwood Barclay in conversation with Guelph MFA alumnus Greg Rhyno.]

121

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Two of our current Creative Writing MFA candidates will be participating in the next Brockton Writers Series event! Maria Giesbrecht will be joining the evening’s lineup of guest readers. Selena Mercuri will be the evening’s guest speaker, presenting “How Book Publicity Works in 2026.”

[Image description: Three promotional graphics for the Brockton Writers Series. The first shows bookshelves above event details for a literary reading on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Glad Day Lit, 32 Lisgar Street. The second features portraits of guest readers Alyssa Jane O’Dell, Maria Giesbrecht, Tyson Stewart, and Emily Weedon. The third features a portrait of Selena Mercuri and identifies her as the guest speaker presenting “How Book Publicity Works in 2026.”]

001

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’re back! This year, the University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA is celebrating its 20th anniversary. 🎉 We’re excited to welcome our students, faculty, and wider writing community back for this milestone year. Here’s to two decades of remarkable writing. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead!

020

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

That’s a wrap for the season! We’ll be offline for the summer, but we’re already looking ahead to September. Thank you for following along. ✨

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#BECALMING launches in Toronto! Join #AgaMaksimowska, a graduate of the program, in conversation with fellow MFA alum #JaelRichardson for an evening celebrating this thoughtful and searching novel. Thursday, April 23, 6:30–8:30pm at Queen Books, 914 Queen St E.

[Descriptive text: A blue-toned event poster with a soft cloud background announces the launch of Becalming by Aga Maksimowska. The book cover appears on the left, featuring a cloud motif. Circular headshots of Aga Maksimowska and Jael Richardson are placed above the book. Text on the right lists the event details, including the date, time, and location at Queen Books in Toronto.]

020

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

WONDERLAND ROAD launches tonight in Toronto! Please join us in celebrating Carrianne Leung, associate professor and fiction instructor in the program, at the launch for her new novel.

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We hope you’ll join us at the Speakeasy Reading Series later today to hear some wonderful writers! This is the last Speakeasy of the school year. The night will feature readings from Antonio Michael Downing, Kelly Pedro, Aga Maksimowska, Desiree McKenzie, and Jennifer LoveGrove.

[Descriptive text: a promotional poster featuring the five Speakeasy readers: Antonio Michael Downing, Kelly Pedro, Aga Maksimowska, Desiree McKenzie, and Jennifer LoveGrove. The poster says “University of Guelph Speakeasy Reading Series” and lists the date (April 15), time (7:00 PM), and location (Another Story Bookshop) of the event. The bottom reads “hosted by Desiree McKenzie and Brittany Coy-Pinnock.]

001

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

BECALMING by Guelph MFA alumna Aga Maksimowska is out now with Dundurn Press! Aga’s novel follows Gosia, a high school chemistry teacher caught between countries, relationships, and versions of herself.

[Descriptive text:
A promotional graphic for Becalming by Aga Maksimowska. The book is centered against a soft, sky-blue background with faint cloud textures. The cover features horizontal bands of pale blue and white with a cloud image in the center, and the title appears in lowercase lettering. At the top of the graphic, large text reads “OUT NOW,” and at the bottom, “WITH DUNDURN PRESS.”]

001

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

WONDERLAND ROAD by Carrianne Leung is now out with HarperCollins Canada! An associate professor and fiction instructor in the program, Carrianne’s latest novel is an absorbing and heartfelt story about three people looking for a future when the world hangs by a thread.

[Descriptive text: A promotional graphic for Wonderland Road by Carrianne Leung. The book cover is centered against a blurred, neon-toned background of streetlights in teal, pink, and blue hues. The title appears in large white lettering over the image of glowing streetlamps at dusk, with silhouetted tree branches in the corner. Above the book, bold stylized text reads “OUT NOW,” and below it, smaller text reads “WITH HARPERCOLLINS CANADA.”]

000

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Join us for the Toronto launch of #SUBLUNARY by @lisarichter.bsky.social, an alumna of the CW MFA program. Hosted by Jim Johnstone, with special guests #HoaNguyen and #CassidyMcFadzean, this event brings together an exciting lineup of poets to celebrate Lisa’s wonderful new collection.

[Image description: A promotional poster with a teal and navy layout advertising the Toronto launch of SUBLUNARY by Lisa Richter. The left side features event details, including collaborators Another Story Bookshop and University of Alberta Press, guest readers Hoa Nguyen and Cassidy McFadzean, and host Jim Johnstone. The right side displays the book cover—an abstract, colorful painting of a face with multiple eyes—alongside a portrait of Lisa Richter and smaller circular photos of the guest readers. Event details note the date (April 9), time (7:00 PM), and location (Another Story Bookshop on Roncesvalles Avenue).]

031

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Congratulations to Program Coordinator and Associate Professor Canisia Lubrin on winning the Poetry category of the #2026OCMBocasPrizeforCaribbeanLiterature for THE WORLD AFTER RAIN: ANNE’S POEM. We also warmly congratulate Justin Haynes and Tessa McWatt on their category wins.

[Image description: A bold promotional graphic with a bright yellow background announcing “The OCM Bocas Prize 2026 for Caribbean Literature — Announcing the Genre Category Winners!” Logos for Bocas Lit Fest and One Caribbean Media appear at the top. Three book covers are displayed side by side: THE WORLD AFTER RAIN: ANNE’S POEM by Canisia Lubrin (Poetry), featuring a blue-toned design with rainfall imagery; IBIS by Justin Haynes (Fiction), showing a stylized pink bird against a soft gradient background; and THE SNAG: A MOTHER, A FOREST, AND WILD GRIEF by Tessa McWatt (Nonfiction), depicting a green tree illustration on a white background. Text at the bottom notes that the overall winner will be announced on May 2 during the 2026 Bocas Lit Fest.]

021

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Exciting news! @lisarichter.bsky.social and @elizabethruth.bsky.social—both graduates of the MFA in Creative Writing program—along with #LisaKo have been named the new Mabel Pugh Taylor Writers in Residence at McMaster University. 📚✨

[Image description: A webpage banner titled “Mabel Pugh Taylor Writers in Residence announced.” Below the heading are three portrait photographs arranged side by side. From left to right: Lisa Richter, a woman with dark shoulder-length hair and bangs, wearing a patterned red scarf and black jacket outdoors; Elizabeth Ruth, a woman with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a blue patterned blouse and red lipstick, photographed indoors by a window; and Lisa Ko, a woman with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer over a rust-colored top, standing against a dark textured background.]

030

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We’re thrilled to share BRIGHT MACHINE (McClelland & Stewart, 13 October 2026), the forthcoming long-suite poem by Program Coordinator and Plenary Course Instructor Canisia Lubrin. ✨📚

[Image description: A book cover with a deep green background. Centered near the top, the title “BRIGHT MACHINE” appears in gold lettering, with the author’s name, “CANISIA LUBRIN,” below it in the same style. In the upper right corner, a large dark circular form is partially visible, like an eclipse or shadowed sphere. Across the lower third, a faint horizontal band of small glowing dots and dashes resembling Morse code stretches from side to side. A darker rectangular shape sits near the bottom left edge, blending into the textured background.]

032

Reposted by University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA

Kelly Pedro @kellypedro.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

HELD, the literary magazine run by @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social students, has extended their submission deadline to March 23! Send us your flash (750 words), CNF and fiction (1,500 word cap) that speaks to the theme "transit." We pay! heldmagazine.ca #WritingCommunity #FlashFiction #CNF

heldmagazine.ca

HELD Magazine

HELD is a journal that features both visual art and literature. Our goal is to explore how systems evolve.

055

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We’re delighted to see WONDERLAND ROAD, the new novel by MFA in Creative Writing faculty member Carrianne Leung, featured on CBC Books’s list of Canadian fiction titles we’re excited about this spring. Congratulations to Carrianne and the rest of the listed authors!

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We’re excited to share that QUEEN MAEVE, the newest play by MFA in Creative Writing faculty member Judith Thompson, is onstage at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto from March 3–29, 2026. Get tickets at tarragontheatre.com. 🎭

020

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Join us in celebrating faculty member #CarrianneLeung on the launch of her novel #WONDERLANDROAD. Presented by Another Story Bookshop and HarperCollins Canada, this special event features Carrianne in conversation with Catherine Hernandez, with dinner and readings at DROM Taberna in Toronto.

[Image description: A promotional poster for WONDERLAND ROAD by Carrianne Leung. The design features a pink border with black leafy illustrations. Text reads “Another Story Bookshop and HarperCollins Canada present Wonderland Road by Carrianne Leung, in conversation with Catherine Hernandez.” Event details list dinner (6:00 PM) and reading times (7:00 PM) at DROM Taberna in Toronto on April 20. The book cover appears on the right, showing a nighttime street scene with glowing streetlights and the title Wonderland Road in large white letters. A circular author photo of Carrianne Leung appears beside the cover.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Happening tomorrow! Program Coordinator and Plenary Course Instructor #CanisiaLubrin joins #SarahBernstein onstage for On Complex Stories, the annual lecture presented by the Avie Bennett Chair in Canadian Literature at the University of Toronto.

[Image description: A promotional poster for the annual lecture presented by the Avie Bennett Chair in Canadian Literature at the University of Toronto. The event title, “On Complex Stories,” features Sarah Bernstein and Canisia Lubrin onstage, hosted by David Chariandy. Black-and-white portraits of Lubrin and Bernstein appear side by side. Event details list Innis Town Hall in Toronto and the date Thursday, February 26, 2026, with doors at 6:15 PM and the lecture at 7 PM.]

000

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We’re thrilled to see #IrynTushabe, @teresempierre.bsky.social, and #PhillipDwightMorgan featured in CBC Books’s 3 Black Canadian Writers to Watch in 2026. Congrats to all three on this well-deserved recognition. We’re especially proud to celebrate Terese and Phillip as alumni of our MFA program.

[Image description: A promotional graphic from CBC Books featuring the headline “3 Black Canadian Writers to Watch in 2026” against a yellow-to-green gradient background. Three headshots appear side by side: on the left, Iryn Tushabe; in the centre, Terese Mason Pierre; and on the right, Phillip Dwight Morgan. Their names are listed beneath the headline.]

0147

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Lisa Richter, a graduate of the University of Guelph’s MFA in Creative Writing program, will soon be on tour for her poetry collection SUBLUNARY (University of Alberta Press)! She has readings and events scheduled across Canada this spring, beginning with a stop in Toronto on April 9.

[Image description: A promotional graphic titled “Sublunary Book Tour” with a blue-to-yellow gradient background. On the left is the cover of Sublunary by Lisa Richter, featuring an abstract image of a dark, mask-like face against a yellow and blue landscape. On the right is a list of tour dates and locations including Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, and Hamilton, as well as an online launch and conference appearance. Logos for University of Alberta Press and poets.ca appear at the bottom.]

043

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Congratulations to Sheung-King, an alumnus of the University of Guelph’s MFA in Creative Writing, on the paperback release of #BATSHITSEVEN (Penguin Canada)!

[Image description: The cover of BATSHIT SEVEN by Sheung-King. A hand holds a bright yellow custard tart against a vivid pink-to-orange gradient background. A lit cigarette is pressed into the custard. The title appears in bold purple lettering at the top, and the author’s name appears in large yellow type at the bottom. Award seals from The Globe and Mail and the Writers’ Trust of Canada are visible on the cover.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Program Coordinator and Plenary Course Instructor #CanisiaLubrin is currently on tour for #THEWORLDAFTERRAIN, with upcoming events across the U.S., including readings and conversations in Portland, Claremont, and Los Angeles. We’re pleased to share this exciting news!

020

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Congratulations to #margaretchristakos, recipient of the #2025NelsonBallPrize for #THATAUDIBLESLIPPAGE! Margaret Christakos is an instructor and MFA supervisor in the Creative Writing program at the University of Guelph. We’re proud to celebrate this recognition of her work.

011

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

You won’t want to miss CRAFT BITES INTERNATIONAL, a cross-border conversation connecting #playwrights in Canada and Denmark. This edition features #HannahFoulger (a UofG CWMFA alumna) alongside playwright Laura Madsen, in a discussion focused on craft, process, and writing across national contexts.

[Image description: A promotional graphic titled “Craft Bites International: Connecting Playwrights Across Borders.” The design features a beige and purple background with a world map connecting Canada and Denmark. On the left is a portrait of Hannah Foulger labeled “Canada,” and on the right is a photo of Laura Madsen labeled “Denmark.” Event details read “February 2, 2026 | 1 PM ET” and “February 2, 2026 | 7 PM CEST.” Logos for the Playwrights Guild of Canada, Danske Dramatikere, and multiple arts councils appear along the bottom.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

#BECALMING, the second novel by #AgaMaksimowska, an alumna of the MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Guelph, will be published by Rare Machines on April 14, 2026.

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We’re pleased to share this upcoming Hamilton Literary Awards Reading and Discussion at Sharp Words, featuring the 2025 award winners in conversation about their work and the city that shaped it. The reading includes University of Guelph course instructor Gary Barwin. We hope to see you there!

[Descriptive text: Promotional poster for the Hamilton Literary Awards Reading and Discussion at Sharp Words. The poster lists the date as January 31, 2026, with the event taking place from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Bridgeworks in Hamilton. It includes a description of the event and six author portraits arranged in two rows. The Sharp Words and Supercrawl logos appear at the top, along with text noting books, magazines, comics, zines, author panels, and free entry.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We’re delighted to share that #CanisiaLubrin, faculty member and Program Coordinator of the Guelph MFA in Creative Writing, is the featured presenter for the Sir Derek Walcott Memorial Lecture Series.

[Descriptive text: Promotional poster for the Sir Derek Walcott Memorial Lecture Series featuring Professor Canisia Lubrin. The design includes a circular portrait of Lubrin wearing glasses and a black jacket, set against a blue and orange background. Text highlights the lecture title An Listwa Manmay San Liv (“A History of Children Without Books”), the event date and time, and notes that the lecture will be streamed live.]

000

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

#ADOORISTOOPEN, a new book by #KyoMaclear with illustrations by #JulieMorstad, is available for preorder and will be out on 12/5/26 with Tundra Books. Kyo is a course instructor in the University of Guelph MFA in Creative Writing, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this upcoming publication!

[Descriptive text: A soft, pastel-toned graphic featuring the book cover for A DOOR IS TO OPEN. The cover shows a series of layered doorframes in muted colours, with a small figure peeking through a bright red open door at the centre. Text at the top reads “Available for preorder,” and text at the bottom reads “Out 12/05/26.”]

022

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Congratulations to Guelph MFA alum #LisaRichter, who has been selected as the #SaskatchewanWritersGuild’s Winter 2026 Virtual Writer-in-Residence! Lisa will work one-to-one with writers outside Saskatchewan’s major cities, offering mentorship and editorial support across genres.

[Image description:
A head-and-shoulders portrait of Lisa Richter outdoors in autumn. She has dark hair with straight bangs and wears a patterned red scarf and dark coat. Fallen leaves and trees in warm fall colours blur softly in the background.]

000

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Congratulations to Guelph MFA alum Rebeccah Love on the premiere of #Fortescue, now streaming on #CBCGem! The film explores female friendship, psychosis, metatheatre, and the male gaze. It includes performances from Kelsey Falconer, Preston Chelsea, and Tyson Coady. 🎥✨

[Image description:
A still from Fortescue: a shirtless man in red shorts stands on a wooden dock by a calm lake, one arm raised overhead in a stretching pose. The water reflects the surrounding trees and sky, creating a quiet, symmetrical scene. The film title “Fortescue” appears across the dock.]

030

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

We’re excited to share that #THEUNRAVELLINGOFOU by @hollay.bsky.social, a graduate of the Guelph MFA, is now available for preorder and will be published on February 15, 2026 with Palimpsest Press. 📚✨

[Descriptive text: A promotional graphic announcing a book preorder. At the centre is the book cover for THE UNRAVELLING OF OU by Hollay Ghadery, featuring an illustrated sock puppet with buttons and yarn against a neutral background. The words “Available for Preorder” appear at the top of the image, and “Out 02/15/26” appears at the bottom.]

184

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Join us at The Caledonian for an evening of readings. We’re especially excited to cheer on Catherine Bush, Creative Writing MFA faculty member, reading alongside Teri Vlassopoulos, Alex Pugsley, and Barbara Radecki. Come for the fiction, stay for the conversation (and maybe a martini or two).

[Image description:
Bright yellow promotional poster for a Drunk Fiction reading. Large black text reads “Drunk Fiction” with the date “Jan 27” and time “6pm.” The venue is listed as The Caledonian, 856 College Street. A green martini glass illustration appears near the centre. At the top, text reads “New Year, New Round: Guest Host Heidi von Palleske.” Book covers are arranged along the bottom, including THE LOST QUEEN by Heidi von Palleske, LIVING EXPENSES by Teri Vlassopoulos, THE EDUCATION OF AUBREY MCKEE by Alex Pugsley, THE DARKHOUSE by Barbara Radecki, and SKIN by Catherine Bush.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Happy holidays from the University of Guelph MFA in Creative Writing! Thank you for being part of our community this year. We look forward to what’s ahead and can’t wait to see you next year. ✨🎄

020

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We’re proud to congratulate Guelph MFA candidate Madeeha Hashmi, winner of the 2025 Austin Clarke Prize in Fiction for her short story “Thousands of Longings Like These.” We’re thrilled to see her writing receive this well-deserved attention!

031

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Our last day of the semester was spent sharing a long table, good food, and conversation at Paradise Café on Bloor. Here’s to rest, writing, and the work ahead! 📚✨

A large group of MFA students sit around a long wooden table at Paradise Café, smiling toward the camera. Plates, drinks, and cutlery are scattered across the table.

Another wide shot of the group seated at the same long table, taken from the opposite end of the café. Students smile and lean toward the camera. Natural light from large front windows brightens the space.

030

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Course instructor and MFA faculty member @cleung.bsky.social’s forthcoming novel #WONDERLANDROAD is now available for preorder and will be released on April 14, 2026. We’re proud to share news of her latest work and look forward to celebrating its debut! 📚✨

[Image description: A promotional graphic featuring the book cover of WONDERLAND ROAD by Carrianne Leung. The background is a blurred, neon-lit cityscape in shades of blue and pink. At the top, large text reads “AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER.” The book cover shows a row of streetlights glowing against a teal and pink sky, with silhouetted leaves hanging above. Below the cover, the text reads “OUT 14/04/26.”]

040

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Plenary instructor and program coordinator Canisia Lubrin will be appearing on Bookends with Mattea Roach this Sunday to discuss her new book, THE WORLD AFTER RAIN. You won’t want to miss it! ✨☔️📚

[Image description: A promotional graphic for Bookends with Mattea Roach. At the top, the text reads “This Sunday on… BOOKENDS with MATTEA ROACH.” Below, a framed photo shows Canisia Lubrin standing beside Mattea Roach. Canisia wears a black cap that says “Poetry,” dark glasses, and a zip-up jacket. Mattea wears round glasses, an and a striped shirt. At the bottom left is an image of the book cover for THE WORLD AFTER RAIN, a textured blue design with a pale arch. A gold banner on the right reads “The World After Rain by Canisia Lubrin.”]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of the University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA are now open. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025. Learn more about the program, faculty, and application process at tinyurl.com/uofgcwmfa.

030

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

MFA alum Alya Somar (Class of 2024) will be reading at the Thrive Art Exhibit in downtown Toronto on November 29, part of a three-day celebration of Indo-Caribbean artists featuring film, visual art, author readings, and more. Tickets at tinyurl.com/thrivetoronto.

[Image description: A promotional graphic for the Thrive Art Exhibit in Toronto features a red background with the word “Thrive” in large, white, handwritten-style font and “Art Exhibit” in smaller outlined letters below it. At the top right, a red banner reads “Toronto.” Below, there is a circular photograph of Alya Somar, a Guelph MFA alum, in a cream-colored sweater, standing in front of vibrant autumn foliage. The text beneath the image reads: “Reading with Guelph MFA Alum Alya Somar. November 29 | 1:00 PM | 1357 Dundas St. W.” The bottom line adds, “More Info & Tickets at tinyurl.com/thrivetoronto.”]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Current Guelph MFA candidate Em Dial has been longlisted for the CBC Poetry Prize! We are thrilled to celebrate this recognition of their work and presence in our writing community. Congratulations to Em and to all of the writers longlisted this year.

020

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Some of our favourite moments at TIFA this past weekend!

[Image description: A collage of five photos from the Toronto International Festival of Authors. One shows students seated in a classroom listening to a speaker; another captures a panel of writers onstage under blue lighting; another shows Canisia Lubrin in conversation during her book launch; another shows a second panel of writers; and one shows MFA students smiling as they walk down the steps of Victoria College.]

011

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Students from the University of Guelph MFA in Creative Writing attended #TheAlchemyLecture at York University. We’re proud that our program coordinator and plenary instructor, Canisia Lubrin, was among this year’s featured speakers, alongside Glen Coulthard, Madeleine Thien, and Immanuel Wilkins.

[Image description: A group of smiling University of Guelph MFA students pose together in front of a red wall with white text arranged in circular patterns. The group includes nine people dressed in fall clothing, standing closely and facing the camera.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate MFA alum @teresempierre.bsky.social at the launch of #AsSTHEEARTHDREAMS! The event takes place Thursday, November 13 at Harlem Restaurant (745 Queen Street West) and features Zalika Reid-Benta, Chinelo Onwualu, Trynne Delaney, Terese Mason Pierre, and DJ Myles.

[Image description: A vibrant poster with neon pink and blue text reading “AS THE EARTH DREAMS Book Launch.” Behind the text is an illustration of a glowing beetle. The event details appear below: “Thursday, November 13. Doors @ 6 | Event @ 7. 745 Queen Street West.” Featuring Zalika Reid-Benta, Chinelo Onwualu, Trynne Delaney, Terese Mason Pierre, and DJ Myles. Logos of partner organizations appear at the bottom.]

010

University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA @uguelphcwmfa.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Congratulations to Guelph MFA alum Shane Neilson, whose book WHAT TO FEEL, HOW TO FEEL (@palimpsestpressbooks) has been named a finalist for the 2025 Governor General’s Literary Award!

[Image description: A celebratory poster with a gold and black speckled background. At the top, large grey text reads “Congratulations to Guelph MFA alum Shane Neilson.” Below are two images side by side: a circular photo of Shane Neilson wearing a beanie and jacket, and the yellow cover of his book. At the bottom, text reads “2025 Governor General’s Literary Award Finalist.”]

030