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Three acclaimed debut authors discuss their new books in a session moderated by Marian Botsford Fraser. Presented by Vancouver Writers Fest on Oct. 20, 2026 at 6 p.m.; standard admission is CAD 28; youth under 25 pay CAD 15, and members or seniors 65+ pay CAD 25.20.
- Date and time
- Location
- The NEST · 1398 Cartwright Street · Vancouver · V6H 3R8
- Organizer
- Vancouver Writers Fest
About this event
Vancouver Writers Fest spotlights three debut authors and their newly published work in an intimate festival conversation moderated by Marian Botsford Fraser.
Théodora Armstrong will discuss Welcome to Sunny Town, about an aimless art-school graduate who moves to Japan to teach ESL. Jane Park will speak about Inheritance, a Korean-Canadian immigrant story, while Jess Gibson introduces her short-story collection The Good Eye.
The event takes place Oct. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. Vancouver local time. Standard tickets are CAD 28; youth under 25 pay CAD 15, and members or seniors 65+ pay CAD 25.20, including taxes and service fees; the event ends at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong’s novel has drawn comparisons to Elif Batuman and Ottessa Moshfegh. Park’s book features on anticipated-book lists from Bustle, The Millions, Book Riot and CBC. André Alexis has praised Gibson’s debut story collection.
There are no refunds or exchanges except if the event is cancelled. Please minimize strongly scented products. For access needs, call the box office at 778-658-0462. Venue postal code: V6H 3R8. All adults require tickets. Babes in arms are not permitted at this regular, non-youth Festival event. Late entry is not guaranteed, and missed events are not refundable.