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our new venue

Due to the closing of the Imperial Pub, our In-Person Saturday meetings will now be held at The Blake House, located at 449 Jarvis Street, just sound of Jarvis and Wellesley. You'll find us in the basement.

we celebrated 10 years

Our 10-year anniversary celebration was a tremendous success. We reflected on the journey and evolution of our community, showcased our achievements, and honored our talented members throughout the event.

Upcoming Gatherings

Join us for in-person and online sessions where you can connect with local writers, share your writing, and gain the support of our expansive network of creatives.

Virtual Meetups

Discover the latest trends and industry insights at our virtual events, where renowned authors and industry experts share their knowledge and experiences.

In-Person Events

Mark your calendar for our in-person gatherings, where you can interact with like-minded individuals, attend book launches, and celebrate the art of storytelling.

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Newsletter archive

Our monthly newsletters capture the vibrant pulse of our writing community. Browse through our archive to discover past events, member milestones, and the evolution of Toronto's sci-fi and fantasy scene.

toronto sff writers newsletter
January 2024

Member spotlight

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emptiness

Author: The Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers

Genre: Speculative Fiction

Publisher: Myriad Flames

48 Stories. 24 Hours. 1 Book.

 

Enter a rehabilitation program for AI addicts. Follow a woman who empties all vessels with a touch. Volunteer for an experiment where your senses are stolen, one by one, until nothing remains. Experience fantasy, science fiction, and slipstream tales centred around emptiness—all written in a single day.

Emptiness is the ninth book of our “one-shot anthology” series. Each short story or poem is the product of a single-day marathon of writing and editing by a team of authors, most of them residing in Toronto, Canada. Emptiness contains 48 stories totalling 118,000 words—all written and edited within the same 24-hour period.

harriet's way

Author: Kevin Coleman

Genre: Science Fiction

A legacy born of the sea. A power awakened by fate. A summer that will change everything.

 

Harriet’s quiet life in Snug Harbour is shaken when Dylan Subramanian arrives. He’s running from expectations; she’s aching for more. Their connection is instant and life-altering.

As Dylan unlocks a healing power passed down from his mother, Harriet discovers her own gift from Gaia. Separated by duty, reunited by a quest, Harriet and Dylan must fight for their place, and Gaia’s legacy, before it slips away.

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reality's end

Author: J.P. Babb

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: Northern Forest Press

To some, the return of magic is a miracle; to others, a catastrophe.

 

For physicist Julia Chen, it’s all a colossal headache. Now, she’s setting out across the wintry, post-apocalyptic landscape of Fairy-occupied Canada in search of answers. The subject of her inquiries: an enigmatic Fae known only as Mr. Elsevier, who seems to have power over matter and energy at the most fundamental level and who is willing to share this knowledge—for a price.

guide from madness

Author: Shannon Frances Smith

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

The anticipated Book Two of the Echos of Godsworn series.

 

All Helen wanted to do was tend her lord's garden. So when inquisitors destroy her small village life looking for 'witches' she meets the enigmatic Mel.

Through a burning forest and throguh the deadlands they make their way to the Temple of the Highgod. Join by a diverse cast of fellow travellers they trek to plea for sanity and mercy.

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