Bookish Events

UPCOMING

Nothing at the moment while I ponder the plot of my next novel.

PAST

"No Snow, But A Crow Tea" at Dartmouth Book Exchange on Saturday, April 20th at 6 pm.

Readings featuring ... crows. I'll read a passage or two starring Toby from "Decoding Dot Grey." Veron Oickle will present his eight book, "Eight Crows for a Wish" and Cindy Campbell-Stone will entertain us with Edger Allan Poe's "Nevermore." Nevermore Tea will be served.

PORTRAITS FOR AUTHORS, January 18, 2024, 10-5
Halifax Central Library

Fundraiser: All proceeds will be used to support other workshops and programs offered by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia.

All writers need a professional author headshot. Whether it’s for social media, your author website, the Writers In The Schools brochure, or your book jacket—your image connects you with your audience. A writer herself, Nicola Davison will make you feel comfortable and provide you with a portrait that you will be happy with.
BOOK on the WFNS website

AfterWords LITERARY FESTIVAL

Reading Friday, November 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Take an afternoon break at AfterWords, and let a writer read to you. Friday, November 3 at Morley’s/Taz Records/Friction Books in Dartmouth, hear William Ping, Tiffany Morris, and Nicola Davison read from their latest work.

Workshop Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.
We’ve got two free workshops at AfterWords this year, and they’re both happening on Saturday, November 4 at Halifax Central Library. Shauntay Grant leads a workshop for adults who write for kids on navigating the Children’s Lit industry, and Nicola Davison offers a workshop for young writers ages 12 to 17 on building memorable characters.
Workshop spots are limited and they fill up fast.

Find tickets and more information at https://www.afterwordsliteraryfestival.com/

Signing - May 6, 5-6:30 Indigospirit, Sunnyside Mall, Bedford

Signing - May 7, 1-3:00 Chapters Dartmouth

Book Launch - May 19, 7:00 MicMac Aquatic Club
The event will be held at the Mic Mac Aquatic Club, 192 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, NS. (An accessible space)
It will include a reading, Nicola in conversation with award-winning author Sarah Sawler, as well as refreshments, and books for sale and signing.
If you can’t attend in person, you're welcome to tune in to the Nimbus Facebook Page to watch on Facebook Live.

Reading - May 21, 4:00 LaHave River Books
Please join us as Nicola Davison reads from her new Young Adult novel, "Decoding Dot Grey". It is described as "A heartfelt YA coming-of-age novel set in an animal shelter from the award-winning author of In the Wake, exploring grief, first love, and growing pains."All welcome. Masks are required.

For the Love of Books Weekend - May 27, 28 Digby Pines
Back by popular demand, this special event allows you to spend the weekend with your favourite Nova Scotia Authors at the Digby Pines.

BookMe Podcast recording - July 21
Link will be posted on social media as soon as it's available

Booktoberfest October 24 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Halifax Central Library's Paul O'Regan Hall. This event is being put on by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia. Booktoberfest is a great big book bash celebrating authors who released books with little fanfare during the pandemic. A gathering of over 40 local authors, there'll be readings, mingling, signings and snacks. Woozles and Bookmark will be on hand if you'd like to purchase a book or two and have a chat with the author(s).

Paradise Writers' Retreat - November 2, 9:30 - 12:00
Oceanstone Seaside Resort, Indian Harbour, NS
Workshop on Building Character

In Conversation with best-selling and multi-award nominated Jo Treggiari on her new novel "Heartbreak Homes"
"A gripping locked-room YA murder mystery"
I'll be talking to Jo about her latest novel and the craft of writing. Come join us!
Woozles Bookstore, 6013 Shirley St, Halifax
November 20th (Sunday) at 2pm

Book Signing at Carrefour Atlantic Emporium, Historic Properties
Stop by for a chat and pick up your Toby the crow tattoo
November 26th (Saturday)

Guest Speaker, Write Along January 5, 2023
A writers' group design to inspire support and educate. We'll be discussing traditional publishing. Contact lynda@thewordtour.com for a Zoom Link

The Writing Rumble

Competitor/Writer/Word Wrestler - Nicola "Headshot" Davison on the team of YA authors "Coming of Rage"

On Tuesday, Feb 28 (2:30 pm – 7pm), two teams of Nova Scotia authors—Coming of Rage and The Draft Dodgers—will compete over 6 hours to write the best short story at Propeller Brewing Co. (2015 Gottingen St, Halifax). During the writing process, all are welcome to drop in, libate and mingle with fellow writers, watch (via projector) the writing process, cheer or jeer the Rumble participants, and make on-site donations to assign mandatory writing prompts to either team.

At 7:30pm, both stories will be read to those assembled, and the winning story will be determined by applause.

Forest of Reading Festival – Toronto May 16-18, 2023
Decoding Dot Grey was a finalist for a White Pine Award

Panel discussion: difficult topics in contemporary YA with fellow nominees for the Ann Connor Brimer Award, Jo Treggiari, and Vicki Grant at the Lunenburg School of the Arts on June 4th from 2-3:30.
Afterward, authors will be signing books at Block Shop Books in Lunenburg.

Atlantic Book Awards Gala Thursday, June 8th, 7 pm at Halifax Central Library Paul Oregan Hall
Decoding Dot Grey is a Finalist for the Ann Connor Brimer Award for Young Adult Fiction. UPDATE Decoding Dot Grey won!!!

The Final Draft, Season Four Filmed in October 2022. Aired June 26,29th 2023 on Eastlink Television.