THIN AIR 2010
September, 19 - 26, 2010

September 25, 2010

The Writing Craft - A Writer's Toolkit with Giles Blunt

What’s in a writer’s toolkit? Join acclaimed crime fiction writer Giles Blunt as he explores the elements of fiction—character, plot, setting—and what tools novelists can employ to maximize their effects. He’ll also talk about practical day-to-day tricks and tools that make writing easier and more enjoyable—for any kind of novel, not just crime. There’ll be plenty of time for discussion. Giles Blunt has written scripts for Law & Order, Street Legal and Night Heat, but is best known for his award-winning crime fiction titles, including A Delicate Storm, By the Time You Read This, Blackfly Season, and Breaking Lorca. He has won major awards like the British Crime Writers’ Macallan Silver Dagger and the Arthur Ellis Award, and has been shortlisted for many others. His books have been translated into several languages, and regularly appear on best-seller lists. Admission: $25, $20 with THIN AIR Club Card. No pre-registration required, payment at the door (cash, credit card or cheque). There is room for 50 people. Admission includes a beverage and fresh baking from Aqua’s incomparable EAT! Bistro. You might plan to stay afterward to enjoy lunch…
Featuring Giles Blunt .
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September 25, 2010

ÉVÉNEMENT FAMILIAL avec Anne Villeneuve

L’auteure-illustratrice québécoise Anne Villeneuve a publié des livres d’images exquis pour enfants en anglais et en français. Amenez votre famille pour une heure magique d’histoires et d’images. McNally Robinson aura ses livres à vendre à la bibliothèque.
Featuring Anne Villeneuve .
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September 25, 2010

FAMILY EVENT with Anne Villeneuve

Quebecois author-illustrator Anne Villeneuve has published delightful picture books for kids in both French and English. Bring your family for a magical hour of stories and pictures. McNally Robinson will have Villeneuve’s books available for purchase.
Featuring Anne Villeneuve .
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September 25, 2010

CAMPUS PROGRAM - Panel: On the page, in the ether...

George Murray and Sina Queyras are accomplished poets who also have strong online presences as the forces behind bookninja.com and lemonhound.com respectively. How are writers talking to one another these days? How are they connecting with communities of readers?
Featuring George Murray, Sina Queyras .
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September 25, 2010

Pint of Bitter Murder with Giles Blunt

One of Canada’s most celebrated mystery writers puts Detective John Cardinal through his paces again in a new novel, Crime Machine.
Featuring Giles Blunt .
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September 25, 2010

CAMPUS PROGRAM - Readings: A Sip of Juice

The U of W’s talented writing students share new work to kick off the school year.
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September 25, 2010

FOYER DES ÉCRIVAINS - VERNISSAGE : MMMWOW

Brigitte Dion, Marcel Gosselin, Roger LaFrenière, Dominique Rey, Mélanie Rocan, Michel St. Hilaire
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September 25, 2010

FOYER DES ÉCRIVAINS - LA PLUME ET LE PINCEAU

Une joute d’improvisations visuelles et littéraires qui jumelle écrivains et artistes visuels pour produire des oeuvres mixtes sur papier. La création dans l’instant, le suspense du nouveau. Le temps est la limite. Le public pourra aussi participer à une improvisation.
Featuring Marcel Gosselin, Roger LaFrenière, Bertrand Nayet, Laurent Poliquin, Dominique Rey, Anne Villeneuve .
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September 25, 2010

MAINSTAGE - CELEBRATING PAUL QUARRINGTON

Writer, musician, film-maker, fisherman, bon vivant, Paul Quarrington inspired Canada during his life and during his dying. Film collaborator Judith Keenan and local friends share favourite moments of PQ’s life and work.
Featuring Judith Keenan .
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September 25, 2010

After Words with Ismaila Alfa

Ismaila Alfa has been throwing charged syllables into the air for several years now, including opening for The Roots at this year’s Jazz Festival with his group Magnum KI. Hear the word man up close and personal.
Featuring Ismaila Alfa .
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