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The Author in Residence program, available September to November, has been offered at the Library for over 30 years. Through this program, we have hosted many exceptional authors who continue to contribute to Calgary's strong literary community.
During their residency, these authors deliver programs and champion the joy of reading, helping patrons appreciate the craft of writing.
Eugene Stickland came to Calgary in 1994 when he became the Playwright in Residence at Alberta Theatre Projects. During that ten-year span, he wrote ten plays for ATP, Lunchbox Theatre, and Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. He's written a total of 19 plays that have been produced, in total, hundreds of times throughout Canada and beyond. Following his time at ATP, he wrote a weekly column for the Calgary Herald for six years. In 2015, he published the novel The Piano Teacher which won the W.O. Mitchell Award for that year. Throughout it all, he has also written and performed poetry. He has never collected the poems into a book but plans to do that during his residency at Calgary Public Library, among other things.
The Author in Residence is pleased to consult with emerging and established writers of all ages to discuss writing techniques, publishing, and promotion, or whatever aspect of writing would be most helpful.
Attend programs with Eugene Stickland during his residency. Join him as he shares insights into his creative process, provides feedback for aspiring writers, and more.
Check out this list of books recommended by Eugene.