When Words Collide 2026

When Words Collide 2026

A Festival for Writers, Readers, and Fans

Patricia Paterson

Glenbank Press

Author

Calgary

patriciapaterson.com

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About me

I am a Calgary writer whose debut novel, 'Writing William's War' is out this summer! It's a time-slip historical novel set in Calgary, France, Scotland and Belgium. Published by Glenbank Press 2026Available on Amazon and Kindle. See you at When Words Collide! Patricia Paterson

10:30am MDT

Welcome! Opening Ceremony & Keynote Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 4+6Terry Brooks

12:00pm MDT

Make Shame Your Bitch - MASTERCLASS (pre-reg req) Hyatt Regency Calgary - BannermanJessica Waite

1:30pm MDT

Speak Up! Techniques for Readings and Literary Performances Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 6Miranda Krogstad

3:00pm MDT

No Blueprint Required: Writing Careers Off the Map Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 5Yewande Daniel-Ayoade • Miranda Krogstad • Andrew Buckley • Finnian Burnett

9:00am MDT

Writing Beyond the Self: Creating Characters Outside Our Lived Experience Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 5James Downe • Robert J. Sawyer • Huck Kahng • Finnian Burnett Get Outta My Head! Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 4Andrew Buckley

10:30am MDT

What About Me: From Memoir to Autofiction Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 4Robyn Diner

12:00pm MDT

Flying Pork Chops - MASTERCLASS (pre-reg req) Hyatt Regency Calgary - WalkerLee Kvern

1:30pm MDT

Surviving Publishing Hyatt Regency Calgary - DollRhonda Parrish • Jason Pearce • Margaret Curelas • Krista D. Ball

3:00pm MDT

Fiction as Riot: Writing When the World is F*cked - MASTERCLASS (pre-reg req) Hyatt Regency Calgary - BannermanFinnian Burnett

4:30pm MDT

From the Past to the Page: Transforming Historical Research into Compelling Fiction Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 5Bob Booth • Susan Calder • Lisa Williamson • Pamela Clark

10:30am MDT

Creativity & Chaos Hyatt Regency Calgary - DollAndrew Buckley • Finnian Burnett

12:00pm MDT

My Stupid Career, with Kevin McDonald Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 6Kevin McDonald Historical research methods that work for you Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 5Tema Frank • J.C. (John) Corry • Donna D. Conrad • Marie Powell

1:30pm MDT

Through Fires and Fascism: Staying Creative When the World Seems Upended Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 5Sarah Johnson • Cait Gordon • Finnian Burnett • Tanya MacIntosh