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Fraser Valley Writers Festival Brings Acclaimed Authors to Abbotsford

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The Fraser Valley Writers Festival, which takes place on November 7 and 8 in Abbotsford, will feature 12 acclaimed Canadian authors, including comedian and actor Charlie Demers, who will headline the opening night as a keynote speaker. Demers is promoting his new book, "The Eh Team," a celebration of Canadian words and phrases, which arrives at a time when Canadian pride is on the rise in response to American tariffs. The festival also includes a Creative Writing Open Mic on November 6, where emerging and renowned talents will share readings of their work.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Fraser Valley Writers Festival will take place on November 7 and 8 in Abbotsford, featuring 12 acclaimed Canadian authors.
  • Charlie Demers, comedian and actor, will headline the opening night as a keynote speaker, promoting his new book, "The Eh Team."
  • The book is a celebration of Canadian words and phrases, arriving at a time when Canadian pride is on the rise in response to American tariffs.
  • Evelyn Lau, poet and author of 15 books, will also deliver a keynote address, with a panel discussion on November 7 at 7 p.m. at UFV's Abbotsford Campus (Room B101).
  • The festival will include a range of sessions, including panels, workshops, and a live podcast recording of Page Fright, with topics such as "silence," "sound," poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
  • The festival is free and open to the public, with tickets available for reservation on the website.
  • The festival has been run by UFV, out of its Abbotsford campus, since 2017.

Statistics:

  • 12 acclaimed Canadian authors will speak at the festival on November 7 and 8.
  • The festival will feature a keynote address by Charlie Demers, comedian, actor, and author, on the opening night of November 7.
  • Evelyn Lau, poet and author of 15 books, will deliver a keynote address on November 7 at 7 p.m. at UFV's Abbotsford Campus (Room B101).
  • The festival will include a range of sessions on November 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with topics such as "silence," "sound," poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.

Sources:

  • Chilliwack Progress, "Fraser Valley Writers Festival Coming to Abbotsford in November"
  • Fraser Valley Writers Festival website, http://fvwritersfestival.com
  • UFV news, "FVWF 2025: Celebrating the Art of Writing"
  • Greystone Publishing, "The Eh Team" by Charlie Demers

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