You might have seen us tease something special if you’ve been to some of our recent shows… 😉
WE HAVE BUTTONS! 🎉
Think of them as mission-candy, emphasizing the core of what Wordfest does - delivering life-affirming, mind-opening, and connection-inspiring experiences. 🫶🏻
Thank you to @torontoinkcompany , @eaw.ink , and @sixcentpress for helping us bring our Wordifesto to life.
Come find your button at your next Wordfest show, with proceeds supporting Wordfest Youth. 💙
🎶 Simon Folwar from #Uppbeat
If your idea of a good time involves great stories and curious people… welcome home.
🎟️ ❤️ Tickets are usually just $25
🍷 📕 Bars and bookstores on site
🙌 🫶All kinds of genres - from sci-fi to non-fiction, memoirs to romance, cookbooks to lit award-winners.
Head to wordfest.com to see who is coming to Calgary soon…
Here’s everything you need to know about seeing a show at Wordfest… in 78 seconds!
You never have to read the book before a Wordfest show — think of it like a concert, and the book is the cool T-shirt. 🎤📚 We’re spoiler-free and promise to leave your brain buzzing with fresh perspectives and insider insights.
Check out upcoming events at wordfest.com — and pro tip: subscribe to our newsletter! Some shows sell out before they’re even posted. 👀📩
See you soon, Calgary!
Salt air, stormy skies, and a sold-out crowd for @carleyfortune 🌊✨
Calgary readers gathered for a magical evening celebrating “Our Perfect Storm”, Carley’s newest heart-tugging romance. From notes-to-friends shared in our Bird House Mail Box to a Tofino-inspired photo backdrop, every detail brought the world of the novel to life. 💜
🐳 The evening was made even sweeter with complimentary scoops from @villageicecream , blue whale gummies from @pixiecandyshoppe , beautiful blooms by @peaseblossomsflowers , themed cocktails, Carley’s extensive backlist from @slowburn.books@penguinrandomca , and a post-show photo op!
Books, beach vibes, and a room full of readers completely swept away—this was one perfect storm of a night. 💙📚
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**always happy to chat Wordfest if you’ve never been! I am their (self-proclaimed) resident fan girl, after all 😉 event schedule’s linked in my bio 🔗 tonight it’s Carley Fortune, next week I meet Marcus Kliewer!! 👏
#bookcommunity #authorevents #readercommunity #localcalgary | hey there delilah trend
This or That … 📝Historical Fiction Edition📝
We put bestselling (and best friend) authors Janie Chang @janiechang33 and Kate Quinn @katequinn5975 to the ultimate this or that historical fiction round.
Research rabbit holes or writing sprints? 🐰🏃♀️
Writing or editing? ✍️👩🏻💻
Give us your takes below! 👇
“When I was a kid, I really only had one ambition and that was to live in the wilderness” remarked @adam_shoalts 🌲
From close encounters with grizzlies and polar bears to the quiet awe of new discoveries hidden deep within the landscape, Adam Shoalts had the audience hanging onto every word last night. With the ease of a master storyteller, Shoalts transported us through his expeditions, reminding us that exploration is as much about wonder as it is endurance.
Named by Canadian Geographic as “one of our greatest living explorers,” it’s easy to see why audiences continue to be captivated by his curiosity, resilience, and ability to find beauty in the unexpected.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate “Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell” with books from @owlsnestbooks and beautiful blooms by @peaseblossomsflowers . 🌿📚
🔔🌊YYC GIVEAWAY TIME!! ✨
I’m SO excited to be giving 2 beautiful people tickets to see @carleyfortune two weeks from now in Calgary with Wordfest!! 🥳
To enter:
1. Make sure you’re following @wordfest and @emfunnsbooks
2. Comment on this post which romance buddy you’d like to bring with you, 1 comment = 1 entry!! 👯♀️
When: FRIDAY, MAY 15 @ 7 PM
Where: Bella Concert Hall, The Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts @ MRU
18 Mt Royal Cir SW
Contest Prize:
2x Tickets to Wordfest Presents Carley Fortune
2x Pre-Signed Copies of Our Perfect Storm
The event will also feature a selfie wall, themed cocktails for purchase from the Bella Bar, custom-crafted Carley merch and complimentary Little Villager cups pre-show!! ✨💜
get your books signed @wordfest 📝
Happy Wordfest Wednesday, reader pals! Wait, should I make Wordfest Wednesdays a thing?? 😆 ooooo !! ANYWAY—
I’m popping in to share some more Wordfest things! This time specifically on the signing portion of events!
I know so many of us are introverted or shy or nervous or all of the above 🥴 and most times we want so badly to meet our fav authors and for it to go perfectly!! So here are some tips to set you up for success!! 🫶
Also, I’m uuuuusually at the Wordfest shows, so if you’re nervous, shoot me a msg and I’ll go with you! Or, say hi and I’ll introduce you to some reader pals in the audience! 🥹
It’s such a privilege to have so many authors come to Calgary! Wordfest is truly the best!!! Don’t forget to sign up for their email list to get first access to upcoming events!
💬 question of the day: if you’ve been to a signing before, what are some tips you have? And if you’re a Wordfester, which author(s) are you manifesting to make it to Wordfest? 🤞
#bookcommunity #authorsignings #readercommunity #booksbooksbooks
