Unsettling Fiction with Sam Wiebe, Linda Cheng, Erica McKeen, & JJ Lee

Exploring Unsettling Fiction with Sam Wiebe, Linda Cheng, Erica McKeen, & JJ Lee

In this intriguing session, authors Sam Wiebe, Linda Cheng, and Erica McKeen, celebrated for their ability to incorporate dark themes into their narratives, come together to share their insights on crafting unsettling fiction. They will engage in a dynamic conversation with JJ Lee, who will guide the discussion on the techniques that make horror and thrills potent elements in storytelling.

FREE!
Registration is necessary to ensure a place. Limited drop-in seating may be available but cannot be guaranteed.

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About the Presenters

Sam Wiebe is acclaimed for his Wakeland detective series, regarded as one of the most authentic in the Pacific Northwest. His works include titles such as Invisible Dead, Cut You Down, and Sunset and Jericho. He also writes under the name Nolan Chase, with bestselling works like Ocean Drive.

Linda Cheng hails from Taiwan and has embraced various cultures throughout her life. She earned her BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and has a passion for Southern Gothic narratives. Currently, she resides in Vancouver, Canada, with her family.

Erica McKeen is an established novelist with books including Tear and Cicada Summer. She is recognized for her literary contributions and has been awarded the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. Erica resides in Vancouver, British Columbia.

JJ Lee is the author of the notable memoir The Measure of a Man, a finalist for several prestigious awards in non-fiction. He teaches creative nonfiction at Simon Fraser University and engages with people through his writing and editorial work.

About the Festival

The North Shore Writers Festival is a collaborative effort involving the North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library, and West Vancouver Memorial Library.

The festival recognizes the support from local library groups and other community organizations that have made this cultural celebration possible.

The festival honors the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. This acknowledgment pays tribute to the rich oral storytelling traditions that hold significant cultural value.