Joan Thomas and Hassan Ghedi Santur, author of The Youth of God, in conversation at McNally Robinson, Grant Park, at 7 PM May 29.

Blue Metropolis in Montreal has regretfully cancelled its festival.

Joan will be a guest at the Words on the Water festival in Campbell River, BC on March 21 and 22, 2020, along with Eden Robinson, Patrick Friesen, Ian Wier, Naomi Lewis and others. Check out the full program here.

Wednesday, December 11, at noon. The winners of the Governor Generals Literary Awards in English will be reading from their works at at the Canada Council, 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa. Massey-Levesque Board Room, 2nd Floor.

Friday, November 29, Circle of Friends. Joan will be showing slides and talking about her new novel, Five Wives, at the Selkirk Gaynor Family Regional Library at 1 PM. All welcome.  Read more

Sunday October 27, 4 PM
Nominees for the 2019 Governor General’s Award for Fiction, Michael Crummey, Marianne Micros, Carey Fagan, K.D. Miller, and Joan Thomas — in conversation with Carol Off.  Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre.

Friday, October 25, 1 PM. Rooted in the Past. Joan will be appearing with Armando Lucas Correa and Rosetta Allan in an event hosted by Tara Henley. Tickets available on-line at https://writersfest.bc.ca/festival-events-2019/rooted-in-the-past/

Wednesday, October 23, Writing the Edge of the World – Joan will be appearing with Michael Crummey and Marina Endicott for a conversation hosted by Caroline Adderson. https://writersfest.bc.ca/2019-festival/2019-festival-events/#oct-23.fiction