David W Cooper and Mark Kinash will delve into the world of writing for television, covering both the American and Canadian markets and the state of both industries at present. They will provide useful hints and tips on how to break into the industry. David will also talk about his experience at the Banff World Media Festival and share a wealth of tips he learned from some of the leading figures in the current TV industry.

Notebook Magazine is a quarterly periodical offering a collection of Edmonton artists and writers. Pieces are inspired by the city itself and displayed in the glossy portfolio Notebook offers. Notebook Magazine has published as a quarterly magazine for over ten issues and now needs your help to be sustainable into the future.

The Notebook Magazine Gala and Fundraiser will feature a silent auction from local artists, including a prize pack of each issue of the magazine. Food by locals Cafe Leva and Alley Kat brewery.

Margaret Atwood will be speaking about and reading from her new book 'The Year of the Flood' as will Graeme Gibson with his new title 'Bedside Book of Beasts.'

Cost is $10.  A donation will be made to Nature Canada from the ticket sales.

This event is being organised by two independent bookstores, Bryan Prince, Bookseller in Hamilton and a different drummer books, Burlington.  All enquiries to the bookstores please.

Bryan Prince, Bookseller 905-528-4508

a different drummer 905-639-0925

The Vancouver International Writers Festival and McArthur & Co. present

The creator of the Rebus series talks about his new character debuting in his forthcoming novel, The Complaints.

Tickets $25 adults / $20 students & seniors (plus services charges); call 604.629.8849 or visit Vancouver Tix.

About Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin is the UK's number 1 bestselling crime author, renowned for the acclaimed Inspector Rebus series which has topped the Sunday Times bestseller lists and been adapted into a major TV series.

Book II in the Darkest Powers trilogy takes us deeper into a world where the supernatural intrudes on the everyday with riveting effect. More information can be found at www.chloesaunders.com.