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Words in the Hood… A Creative Dining Experience. Reserve Your Spot by September 16.

Faye Arcand

Join us on Saturday 6pm September 23, 2023 at the stunning Hooded Merganser Restaurant.

This is an optional add-on and is not included in registration.

Everyone is on their own for dinner, but if you’re so inclined, please join us for a set menu dinner and WCWF Words in the Hood experience for only $65 (alcohol not included).

Located right off the lobby of the festival venue, we’ll head over after classes to relax, have dinner, and play with some words.

Though there to dine and enjoy each others company, you’ll create some words… 

Perhaps a poem? 

a flash? 

a wee vignette? 

maybe the first inspired line of your next book….


We’re there to experience Words in the Hood so don’t be shy…

Just let them fly.. the words that is.

Geared for inclusion, inspiration, and so much fun, the dinner experience will be a gateway to something not yet written… 

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Cost $65 Canadian Your payment is your registration for dinner.

Let’s keep this simple.
choose one from A.B.and C. … 

(A) Choice of: Bacon Cheese Burger with Fries(Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, pickle, brioche bun)or

Fried Chicken Sandwich 
(Buttermilk marinated thigh, citrus slaw, lemon aioli, pickle, brioche bun)

or

Mango Gouda Sandwich (Vegetarian) (Spring onion, cilantro chili butter, thick cut french bread)
or 

Poke Bowl (Vegan)(Wasabi tofu, sushi rice, togarashi spice, mango, carrot, pickled ginger, avocado, nori, sprouts, soy lime dressing)

(B) Dessert:
White Chocolate Cheesecake 

or Chocolate Torte

and (C) Non Alcoholic Beverage 

Choice of non-alcoholic beverage (pop, juice, coffeee/tea).
$65 Includes: Taxes, Tips, Words, Venue


When you pay, please include your choice for A and B.
This expedites the process and leaves us more time to play with words….
NOTE: Alcohol is not included in the price or choice because it’s not for everyone, but please feel free to enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer… on your own tab. 

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Register as you pay for the Words in the Hood…

Only $65 C and limited to 50 people. 

Payment via electronic transfer or PayPal can be sent to wcwfestival@gmail.com 

Please put “Words in the Hood” in the message or subject line and note your Name and Dinner Choice from above.

If you’d like to be sent a funds request that can be arranged too, email Faye at wcwfestival@gmail.com 

see you there…

How to Pay:

Pay Via E-TRANSFER: wcwfestival@gmail.com

OR

PayPal

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WORDS IN THE HOOD

Optional Dinner on Saturday September 23, 2023 at the Hooded Merganser restaurant. Activities include writing. Please include your Dinner Choice. Alcohol is not included in the price.

CA$65.00

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WCWFestival Invites You to Pitch to an Agent.

Faye Arcand

Having the opportunity to pitch to an agent is not only a great experience, but can establish a personal connection between you and an industry professional.

If you’re looking to publish traditionally, you’ll need an agent and this could be great timing to make it happen.

The pitch is included in your registration. Make sure you make your choice when you register.

Do your homework and make sure the agent is a good fit for you. Good Luck.

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Did We Tell You About the Door Prize?

Faye Arcand

If you’re a registered guest at the Wine Country Writers’ Festival then you’re in the running for a FANTASTIC Door Prize Valued at $497usd!

This prize has generously been donated by Suzy Vadori, bestselling author, writer, and Advanced Certified Book Coach from Jennie Nash’s Author Accelerator. 

One lucky registrant will win …

Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp
The 8-week virtual book coaching experience will teach you to write a book that readers will love. Get clear on the story you’re dying to tell (and WHY you want to tell it), so you can turn it into a book that readers actually want to read, without compromising your creative vision. Skip the writers’ learning curve and get over a decade’s worth of Suzy’s insider writing industry tips in just 8 weeks to make your writing as strong as possible. Come away with a detailed action plan to get your ideal book written and into the world this year.

Register for the Wine Country Writers Festival and you’ll be entered for a chance to win the BootCamp!

Register HERE
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WCWF Welcomes Lorna Schultz Nicolson

Faye Arcand

Lorna has published over thirty books. These range from picture books like the Puckster series, to middle-grade, young adult, and non-fiction sport books.

Check out Lorna’s Website and get ready for a workshop on How-To Write a Children’s book that she’ll co-lead with author Karen Audio.

Lorna will also do a workshop on voice and is ready to chat about all things writing.

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Announcing the WCWF 2023 Contest Winners The Winners are…

Faye Arcand

All the winners of the Wine Country Writers’ Festival 3rd Annual Writing Contest have now been informed via personal email.

The winning entries are now off to the printer and the 3rd WCWF Anthology will be available at the Festival on September 22-24, 2023 or online (we’ll put it up on the Book Bar when it arrives).

Congratulations to Everyone who Entered.

Know that you too are a winner for entering. That takes a lot of courage. Please take that as a huge win.

POETRY–Judge Genevieve Wynand.

  • First Place: Carol L. MacKay of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, for the poem: Maidenhair Fern
  • Second Place: Jane Vander Velde of Pasadena, California, for the poem: Echo Mountain, California
  • Third Place: Chelsea Comeau of New Westminster, British Columbia, for the poem: Springtime
  • Honourable Mention: Julie McNeely-Kirwan of Houston, Arkansas, for the poem: One More Song, One More Time

SHORT NON FICTION–Judge Christina Myers.

  • First Place: DK Eve of Sooke, British Columbia, for the story: How to Make Bone Broth
  • Second Place: Finnian Burnett, Princeton, British Columbia for the story: The Flowered Dress
  • Third Place: Michele Rule of Kelowna, British Columbia, for the story: Stroke
  • Honourable Mention: Heather MacDonald of Penticton, British Columbia, for the story: Darkest of Days
  • Honorable Mention: Fran Knaggs of Austin, Texas for the story: Sincerely, a Future Victim

SHORT FICTION–Judge Dave Butler

  • First Place: Laura Slauson of for the story: A Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Phobias
  • Second Place: E. M. Gaucher of for the story: Ashes
  • Third Place: Elizabeth Corbitt of for the story: Fireflies in the Night

Prizes.

First Place Winners

  • $150 cash
  • A Certificate of Congratulations
  • A copy of the Anthology (which includes judges notes on your entry).Registration fees covered for the 2023 (or 2024) to Wine Country Writers’ Festival in Penticton, B.C. 
  • Total value Approximately: $400

Second Place Winners

  • $75 cash
  • A Certificate of Congratulations
  • A copy of the Anthology
  • Approximate Value $100

Third Place Winners

  • $50 cash
  • A Certificate of Congratulations
  • A copy of the Anthology
  • Total Value Approximately: $75

Honourable Mentions

  • A Certificate of Congratulations
  • A copy of the Anthology
  • Approximately Value $30

Thank you to all who entered. Make sure you follow and subscribe to WCWF so you don’t miss any announcements.