WORD ON THE LAKE WRITERs’ FESTIVAL
For all Writers and Readers
Prestige Harbourfront, SALMON ARM, BC | May 15th – 17th, 2026
Keep checking back for updates, presenters and festival events!
Sessions include both skill development workshops and open forums with presenters based on questions and answers in a relaxed and intimate setting.
Early Bird Registration WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE SPRING
Last year’s presenters included:
Eileen Cook
Multi-published, award-winning author
Tracy Cooper-Posey
Writer
Norma Dunning
Padlei Inuk writer, professor and grandmother
Sarah Fox
Author
M. D. Jackson
Publisher and Author
Miranda Krogstad
Author and TEDx speaker
Patti Lefkos
Writer and Journalist
Royden Lepp
Author and Illustrator
Jenny Lester
Bluegrass performer and recording artist
Natasha Mihell
Writer and Editor
Brandon Reid
Writer
John Vaillant
Author and freelance writer

Do you love to dance to a great live band? Enjoy great food and fun?
You don’t need to be a Fantasy or Sci-Fi fan to come out to the Prestige Hotel Friday November 7th and enjoy the festivities.
Dress up or come as you are.
THE SERIOUS DOGS are a fantastic dance band that will keep you dancing or tapping your toes at this fun event. Contests, prizes, live music, great food, cash bar.
Where can you get tickets? Bookingham Palace or call 250-515-3357 for advance tickets or pay at the door.
This event is in support of the Shuswap Association of Writers Word on the Lake Festival.
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