Be among the very first in North America to get your hands on Fallen Stars, the hotly anticipated second book in Imani Erriu’s bestselling Heavenly Bodies romantasy series from Random House Canada. This exclusive pre-publication celebration invites TIFA Ever After attendees deep into the Dreamlands for a night of celestial games, otherworldly ambiance, and early […]
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Join us for high tea with romance authors Bailey Hannah and Julia McKay (pen name for Marissa Stapley), whose novels bring love, resilience, and renewal to the rugged beauty of ranch life. In Hannah’s Change of Hart, a single mother finds unexpected strength and the possibility of love through a kindhearted cowboy who helps guide […]
The mystic world of tarot comes alive with authors Kristin Cast and Lori Dyan as they explore how the cards inspire and influence their work. Dyan’s Big Deck Energy offers a vibrant, empowering guide to connecting with tarot’s transformative energy in everyday life, encouraging readers to trust their intuition and embrace their inner power. Meanwhile, […]
Experience the thrill of sports romance with Amy James and Ellie K. Wilde as they dive into their latest novels. Ellie’s Only Between Us brings a steamy NFL fake-dating romance where two rivals team up to save their careers and maybe find love. Amy’s Crash Test races through a Formula 1 love story tested by secrets, heartbreak, and […]
Celebrate the magic of the season with authors Julia McKay (pen name for Marissa Stapley) and Kristine Winters (pen name for Karma Brown), as they unwrap stories of warmth, hope, and second chances. In McKay’s The Holiday Honeymoon Switch, two best friends swap getaways—one ends up snowed in with a grumpy academic rival, the other stuck in […]
Explore the bittersweet and exhilarating journeys of self-discovery and connection with Kelley Armstrong and Amy Rosen. Rosen’s Off Menu follows a young woman who inherits both money and the push to pursue her passion, navigating the heat of culinary school and the complexities of modern romance. Armstrong’s Writing Mr Wrong follows a debut author and […]
Step into worlds of magic, danger, and desire with authors Briar Boleyn and H. Leighton Dickson, whose stories blend romance, rebellion, and richly imagined realms. In Boleyn’s The Bonds That Burn, the halls of Bloodwing Academy run on power, secrets, and dragon fire, where legacy can be as deadly as love. In Dickson’s Ship of […]
Discover the vibrant worlds of young love and self-discovery with Jackie Khalilieh and M.K. Lobb as they explore the highs and lows of romance in their latest young adult novels. In To Steal from Thieves, Lobb delivers a thrilling fantasy romance filled with loyalty, danger, and unexpected connections. Khalileh’s You Started It blends heartfelt emotion […]
When love starts as pretend, anything can happen. Join Rebecca Fisseha and Nisha J. Tuli for a conversation about ambition, risk, and finding truth in unexpected places. In Not Safe for Work, Tuli delivers a sharp forced-proximity romcom where workplace rivals find themselves forced into close quarters on a Hawaiian retreat, discovering that competition and […]
Join authors Lily Chu and Jenny Holiday as they explore the irresistible tension between rivalry and desire. In Into the Woods, Holiday brings together two fiercely independent personalities who must share close quarters during a wilderness retreat, where old grudges and new attractions blur the line between irritation and affection. In Chu’s Drop Dead, professional rivals […]
Known for her award winning novels turned feature films, Love, Rosie (2004) and P.S. I Love You (2003), Cecelia Ahern has been more than well received – she has been an award winning author and acclaimed critically as well as by romance readers worldwide. Now Ahern joins Ever After to discuss her trailblazing literary career […]
Join celebrated graphic novelists Eric Kim (Canada) and Hong Yeon-sik (Korea) for a special showcase on the theme of “Home.” They will present original concept art and discuss the cultural differences in how “”home”” is perceived in their work. Eric Kim, has over two decades of experience across genres from sci-fi to Canadian superheroes, including […]
Grab a slice of cake, a cup of tea, and get into the festive spirit with bestselling authors Holly Cassidy, Jenny Colgan, and Farah Heron as they come together to celebrate their latest holiday romances. These authors will discuss the magic of seasonal storytelling, the joys and challenges of writing holiday romance, and why snowy […]
Grab a slice of cake, a cup of tea, and step into a dialogue between two beloved authors Melodie Edwards and Uzma Jalaluddin for a spirited conversation on modern romance inspired by the timeless works of Jane Austen. Jalaluddin’s Much Ado About Nada offers a fresh take on Persuasion, set against the backdrop of a […]
Join Giller prizewinning author Michael Redhill as he dives into the world of his much anticipated new novel, The Trial of Katterfelto, the second instalment of Modern Ghosts, a triptych of novels. Set in the late-eighteenth century, the novel follows traveller, conjurer and amateur scientist Gustavus Katterfelto and his colleague, Roger Gossage as they travel […]
Join international authors Sibylle Grimbert and Michel Nieva in conversation as they approach our contemporary climate crisis through fictional lenses of the past and the future. Award-winning French novelist, Grimbert’s The Last of Its Kind is translated into English for the first time and tells the story of a young geologist in 19th century Iceland […]
Join us for a launch party to celebrate the release of Nadia Ragbar’s debut novel, The Pugilist and the Sailor (Invisible Publishing). The event will be on September 25 at 7PM at Book People on Queen West. Nadia will be in conversation with Jess Taylor (Play, Just Pervs). Food and refreshments will be served. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year […]
Award-winning debut authors Ryad Assani-Razaki (The Hand of Iman) and Jemimah Wei (The Original Daughter) come together for a powerful conversation on survival, ambition, and the bonds that shape us. Assani-Razaki’s haunting novel follows Iman and Toumani, two boys in an unnamed African country where dreaming is a luxury and survival demands courage — until […]
Translation is an art of carrying voices across borders. In this literary conversation, three accomplished translators, Ryad Assani-Razaki, Lin King, and Jeremy Tiang gather to discuss the challenges and rewards of their craft, capturing tone, rhythm, and cultural nuance while bringing new life to literature in another language. How do translators find balance between the […]
See storytelling masters Guy Gavriel Kay and Susanna Kearsley for an event on their latest historical fiction novels – with a bit of magic. Kay, renowned for blending history and fantasy, shares Written on the Dark, a novel that explores the delicate space between myth and memory, the intimate and the epic. Kearsley presents The […]
Literature has the power to hold memory, give voice to identity, and imagine futures beyond imposed limits. This event brings together three acclaimed Palestinian writers—Ibtisam Azem, Saeed Teebi and Zeina Sleiman —for readings and conversation on how storytelling can preserve memory, humanize identity, and expand the imaginative possibilities of Palestinian existence beyond the confines of […]
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with authors Ibtisam Azem and Samrat Upadhyay. Azem presents The Book of Disappearance, a haunting novel that imagines the sudden vanishing of Palestinians from Israel, opening questions of memory, erasure, and identity. Her narrative blends the surreal with the political, inviting readers to confront histories of displacement. Alongside her, […]
Dive into two gripping and genre-defying works that span continents, time periods, and emotional landscapes. Jinwoo Park will present his propulsive new thriller, Oxford Soju Club, where espionage meets existential reckoning in the unlikely setting of Oxford’s only Korean restaurant. Translator Lin King presents the acclaimed novel, Taiwan Travelogue, a haunting and lyrical story set […]
Join authors André Alexis and Susan Choi as they discuss their latest works of fiction, two books that grapple with memory, family, and forces beyond characters’ control. Celebrating it’s 10th anniversary, Alexis’ Fifteen Dogs follows a group of dogs in a shelter, temporarily granted consciousness by the gods, and their divide over their new way […]
