Showing posts with label YA Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YA Events. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Second Annual Ontario Blog Squad Blogger Meet-Up!



You are invited to the Second Annual Ontario Blog Squad Blogger Meet-Up!

Come and join us for an afternoon of books, games, food and great conversation.  Meet your fellow bloggers from all across Ontario and finally put faces to blogs and twitter handles you frequently come across online.  Get a chance to win prizes, meet special guests, network and have an afternoon of great bookish fun.

Ticket prices are $35.00 and are available at: http://ontarioblogsquad2.eventbrite.ca/

Included in the ticket price is a three-course meal with complimentary coffee and tea.  Taxes and gratuity are also included. You can download the menu here.

Hope to see you there!




FAQ

Q. The event was free last year, so why are you charging for it this year?
A. The simple answer is the venue.  One of the biggest concerns we heard from attendees last year was the event space.  You wanted something bigger and better that provided more room to move about and mix and mingle.  Well we heard you.  This year we have a bigger and better venue and as such, there is a cost that goes along with it.

Q. What does the $35.00 ticket price include?
A. The $35.00 ticket price includes admission to the event, a three course meal, complimentary coffee or tea, and taxes and gratuity.

Q. Is there an official program of events?
A. While there are some things scheduled to take place at the event, there isn't an official schedule like you would see at a professional conference.  The meet-up is still very informal allowing attendees to mix and mingle freely.

Q. Will there be any special guests and if so, who are they?
A. Yes there will be special guests.  But as for who they are, well that is a surprise.  In the weeks leading up to event there will be some teasers and hints posted both here on the blog and on twitter.  Make sure you are following @BlogOntario on twitter for all the latest news and updates on the event.

Q. Tickets are sold out and I want to go.  What do I do?
A. If tickets for the event sell out, and you would still like to attend, please sign up for the waiting list through the ticket sales page.  We will considering opening up more space at the event, but in order to do so, we need to know how many more spaces we would need to accommodate.  In order to do that, we need you to sign up for the waiting list at:  http://ontarioblogsquad2.eventbrite.ca/

Q. Is there a vegetarian option for the menu?
A. Yes, there is.  The vegetarian option will consist of the following:

Linguine
Tossed with baby spinach, Kalamata olives, Feta cheese, red onions, plum tomatoes and artichokes with
fresh basil olive oil.


If you require the vegetarian menu option, please email Nicole at ontarioblogsquad@gmail.com by September 1, 2012.

Please email any questions or comments to: ontarioblogsquad@gmail.com

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Kelley Armstrong Event


I was at Chapters in Guelph last night for the Kelley Armstrong signing. I got there late as the traffic on the 401 was insane and the drive should have only taken 25 minutes but took over an hour. The line up was crazy! At least 250 people. I remember about 8 years ago attending an event for one of her adult books and there was only 20-25 people. It's amazing and fabulous how far she's come. 
A few pictures from the event:



Thanks to Chapters Guelph for hosting and Kelley!!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Becca Fitzpatrick & Elizabeth Miles

I raced after work to Brampton for this event and I got there just in time to hear the authors speak and line up in the CRAZY long line (almost 2 hour wait). It was a fantastic turn out for these two authors (of course) and it was just incredible to meet them both in person.
My camera decided to die so I don't have any great pictures to share, (just a few- you'll need to visit my blog to see them) but I do have this short video of Becca talking about how she started writing. (Sorry for the video quality)




Big thank you to Chapters/Indigo, Simon & Schuster and of course Becca and Elizabeth.

Jen

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Meet Becca Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth Miles!

In case you weren't aware, I thought I would leave a friendly reminder that Becca Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth Miles will be having a talk and book signing next Thursday evening in Brampton!

Becca Fitzpatrick is the author of the New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga (a fourth novel was recently announced!). Elizabeth Miles is the debut author of Fury, which is the first in a new Greek-mythology inspired trilogy.


  • Thursday, October 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ~ Chapters Brampton: Market Hall, 52 Quarry Drive, Brampton, ON.

Right now, it probably looks like I won't be attending the event as Bramption is rather far for me... but if you can go, you really should! It sounds like everyone will be having a great time that evening!

Simon & Schuster Canada has also set up an event for the book signing through their Facebook page where you can also say if you'll be attending or not!

Will you be attending the event and meeting these two great authors?

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Clarington Public Library - Two YA Events This Month!

In celebration of October being Canadian Library Month, the Clarington Public Library is hosting two free YA events featuring Lesley Livingston and Kelley Armstrong! These free events will be occurring on two different days, so here are the details below:

Lesley Livingston  
  • Thursday, October 6th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  
  • Newcastle Branch, George and Kathleen Vice Community Room
Advance registration is required for the event as space is limited. You can visit any branch of the Clarington Public Library to register or call 905-623-7322 extension 2712.

Kelley Armstrong
  • Saturday, October 15th from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  • Newcastle Branch, George and Kathleen Vice Community Room
Similar to the Lesley Livingston event, advance registration is required for the event as space is limited. You can visit any branch of the Clarington Public Library to register or call 905-623-7322 extension 2712. 

Here is also the link to the Locations and Hours page on the Clarington Public Library's website.

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Thanks to Carol from The Paperback Princesses for bringing these events to my attention! If you missed seeing Lesley Livingston and Kelley Armstrong earlier in the year, then this will be a great opportunity to see them now! There are still spaces for the events, so don't hesitate to register if you can...

If you think you may be attending, I'm sure Carol would also appreciate if you left a comment on their blog post too because I think she'll also be attending both of those events! 

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Upcoming YA Events in Ontario!

Hello, fellow Ontario friends! It was really weird seeing the blog empty with just the one post about the upcoming blogger meet-up, but in the future, we're going to try to keep the blog more updated....

Because the Ontario Blog Squad is more oriented to those who live in Ontario, whether you're a fellow blogger or an avid book-lover, we thought it might be nice to help keep you informed about future bookish events occurring in the province soon! 

Here are some upcoming YA events taking place in early October: 

Smart Chicks Kick It! Tour


The Smart Chicks Kick It! Tour will be making its way to Canada! Kelley Armstrong, Melissa Marr, Jennifer Lynn Barnes and more will be attending the only Ontario event which will be in Ottawa. To see the full authors in attendance at each event, you can see the schedule on the Smart Chicks Kick It! website.
  • Monday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Nepean Centrepointe, a branch of the Ottawa Public Library: 101 Centrepointe, Ottawa, ON.
Lena Coakley

Canadian author Lena Coakley, who's debut novel Witchlanders was recently released, will be celebrating the launch of the novel and signing copies too! 
Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan will be promoting his latest novel in The Heroes of Olympus series, The Son of Neptune, in Toronto as the only Canadian stop during Olympian week.
  • Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. ~ Indigo Yorkdale: 3401 Dufferin Street, Unit #29, Toronto, ON.
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I hope some of you will be able to attend these events!