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Updated February-March Events at The Write Cup Bookstore Café
February 1, 2025 – 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Joe Powers author signing
Joe Powers, author of many of the best horror novels in The Write Cup Bookstore Café, will be in on Sunday, February 1, 2026, to promote his two newest books: Putting Down Roots and Mirrors of Malice Twisted Reflections. Joe has a unique way of writing that makes you feel like a welcome visitor along for the tale. If you have any questions about the craft of writing, you will find few better local authors to talk to than Joe, who has been a teacher of the craft of writing. Some come on in, get a drink, and while away the time talking to an author who truly knows what terror is about!
February 7, 2026 – Francis-Adrien Morneault author signing
Award winning author, Francis-Adrien Morneault, will be at The Write Cup Bookstore Café on Saturday, February 7, 2026 to sign copies of his book, The Light of Faded Stars, and to talk about the amazing journey he’s been on, going from being a debut author to one of the most viewed videos associated with the Gillar Prize and all the awards in between. This author has had an amazing trajectory. If you are an author who wants to talk to Francis-Adrien about his path to success or a reader interested in his debut crime novel, come on in, pick up a copy of his book, and chat!
February 8, 2026 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Andrew Butters author reading and signing
Andrew Butters, author of Near Death by a Thousand Cuts: A Humorous Memoir of Misfortune, Retribution: The Mogul, Bent Not Broken: One Family’s Scoliosis Journey, and the dystopian novel Known Order Girls, will be at The Write Cup Bookstore Café to read from his selection of books, which he will sign for anyone interested in getting a copy. Come on in and talk to Andrew about what it’s like to be an author, and about previous projects and upcoming projects.
February 13, 2026 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: The Rise of Little Bear by Joyce Rice
Author Joyce Rice will be launching her second book, The Rise of Little Bear! We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating this event! Bray and the Adventures of Zorkon, Joyce Rice’s first book, helps young children learn about bullying and how to handle it properly, with donations from the sale of each book going toward Brain Cancer research! We can’t wait to see what we’ll learn about in her new book. Join us for an author reading, Q&A, and get a signed copy of The Rise of Little Bear!
February 14, 2026 – 10:00 am - Fort La Tour Parkrun post-run meet-up.
Ever wanted to join a group run? Saint John is part of the Worldwide ParkRun organization, under the name Fort La Tour. Join them for a run each Saturday and then come meet up afterwards at The Write Cup Bookstore Café to get to know your fellow joggers a bit better. This is a free event open to everyone.
February 14, 2026 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: J.K. Rankin Author Event – Celebrating The Sanctuary’s anniversary.
Things changed quickly for author J.K. Rankin when her book, The Sanctuary, was released on February 14, 2025. The book became a smash hit, topping charts and spending more time on The Write Cup Bookstore Café's Best-Sellers list than any other book!
She's met writers, fans, book clubs, and other authors, and is excited to give back to the community that supported her with a special anniversary event at The Write Cup Bookstore Café! J.K. Rankin will be joined by authors Susan Lyn and Sue Nelson Buckley to do an author signing event coupled with a special giveaway and the chance to get a free signed copy of the sequel, The Inheritance, in advance of the publication. Come in chat with these lovely authors, get some books signed, have a drink and enjoy the warmth. It is going to be amazing! Hope to see you there.
February 14, 2026 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Sue Nelson Buckley/Susan Lyn author signing!
It’s Valentine’s Day, and that means love is in the air, so authors Sue Nelson Buckley/Susan Lyn are bringing the heat to help J.K. Rankin celebrate the 1st anniversary of The Sanctuary. Sometimes love is hot and bothered, sometimes it’s soft and sweet, and sometimes love comes in the form of friends, family, and something else. These authors would LOVE to talk to you about books, writing, and publishing. Come on in, get a drink, chat, and get your name put in for an amazing prize!
February 22, 2026 – 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Creative Dream Chaser Workshop with Brian Finlay
Come into The Write Cup Bookstore Café and meet Brian Finlay of Toon Dojo Saint John, and the illustrator of The Ug Wug! Brian is going to share some of his experiences and help you realize how important it is for creative people to chase their dreams!
- What's your dream
- Focus on the ups and downs on chasing your dream.
- What if you achieve it, what if you don't
- Life after the dream
- Hatching a new dream
- New chase
Applicable to all creatives. Come on in anyone who has a dream and anyone looking to find that dream to chase!
February 22, 2026 – 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Saint John Voices
A literary open mic event. Sign-up is at 6:00 pm, and reading starts at 6:30 pm. We feature prose, poetry, and plays. Readers have 7 minutes to read their piece. Experts are available to offer feedback upon request. Anyone can sign up to read, locals and visitors alike.
***date change*** February 28, 2026 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: So you want to write a book? Workshop by David Goss
Have you ever thought you might like to write a book? Since 1996, our presenter, David Goss, has thought of it many times and has actually done it 25 times.
Each of his nonfiction books have been done for different reasons and have come together in different ways. Some have been with established publishers, others have been self-published, and still others have been privately published by someone who wanted a book done to mark a milestone. All have turned out well, and sold between 300 and 7,000 copies. This has made this a profitable venture over the last three decades, and it is David’s opinion that there is a valid market for new issues of some of the books he has done in the realm of ghost stories, Christmas celebrations and general history and folklore that could be explored by others as he is ready to put down his pen in the near future. If this is something that might interest you, this day long workshop might be appealing. David and his books will offer tips on what he has done, and how he has done it. It may help move those participating along the path of writing their own book. Perhaps it will be their life story, or the life story of someone in the family, or some firm that is celebrating a milestone. Examples of each type will be given, and how the process that brought the book to fruition was done, where to find ideas, how to find publishers or sponsors, how to market the finished product, all based on what David has experienced.
In addition, at each session, there will be a writing assignment that David has found worked for him as a tool to overcome what is often called “writer’s block.” These tools are based not only on the books David has done, but on experiences he’s found that have helped him in authoring some 3, 526 ( as of January 05 2026) paid for articles done for newspapers and magazines nationally and internationally. So even if you do not wish to do a book, if you are interesting in improving your skill as a writer, you may find this day of value.
It will be held on the premises of the Write Cup Café and Book Store, 1 Market Square, Saint John on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10- 3 p.m. with two one hour sessions in the morning, a lunch break at noon, and a chance to meet and chat with David one to one, then two one hour sessions in the afternoon, followed by another meeting time for one on one with the author.
Cost is $25.00, and preregistration and prepayment are necessary by February 21, 2026, and can be paid for in-store or via etransfer to Shannon at shannon@partridgeislandpublishing.ca
March 8, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Luke Francis Berine author reading & signing
Author Luke Francis Berine will be at The Write Cup Bookstore Café to read from one of his three novels: Fox Hunt, Black Lion, and Saints Rest. Luke is an amazing author who loves to share what he knows about writing, and to help the community grow. Have questions on how to write or about his writing journey? Come on in and ask, you’ll learn a lot.
March 14, 2026 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Have you ever thought you’d like to be a tour guide? Workshop by David Goss
Have you ever thought you’d like to be a tour guide? Let David Goss, Walk n’ Talk specialist since 1978 share how he has shared Saint John as a tour guide, and how you might do the same as he is looking for people to continue a program that has had a great deal of success, and can continue to do so. Saint John is a wonderful place to offer guided tours. Today, most guides have to take training to be certified. This program will not offer certification, but is meant to whet your appetite to the point that you will seek to move to become a professional in this field. It is designed to acquaint you with the hows and wherefores of carrying out a successful tour guiding program but pointing out the good and the bad of being a guide. David will have his Walk n Talk guidelines with him for perusal, and point out how you can build your own resources as time permits by selecting a specific area to become deeply acquainted with, to research carefully and then to deliver a programs in. This workshop will take place on the premises of the Write Cup Café and Book Store on Saturday, March 14 from 10-3. There will be four one hour sessions, with a break at noon for lunch. There will be time for personal consultation at noon, or when the four sessions end at 3:00 pm. There will be plenty of material to look over that David has used, which will inspire you to seek out similar items for your own use.
Cost is $25.00, and preregistration and prepayment are necessary by March 7, 2026, and can be paid for in-store or via etransfer to Shannon at shannon@partridgeislandpublishing.ca If you have any questions, please get in touch with David Goss at gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
March 29, 2026 – 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Saint John Voices
A literary open mic event. Sign-up is at 6:00 pm, and reading starts at 6:30 pm. We feature prose, poetry, and plays. Readers have 7 minutes to read their piece. Experts are available to offer feedback upon request. Anyone can sign up to read, locals and visitors alike.
The UNB Art Centre has writing classes for everyone! Offered both in-person and online, classes cover topics including crafting the short story, horror, novella writing, editing, self-publishing, and much more. Register early and save 15% https://www.unb.ca/artcentre/learning/