When Words Collide is a festival for readers, writers, artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, Childrens books, and Poetry.
Guests of honour include Patricia Briggs (Historical Fantasy, Fantasy), Barbara Fradkin (Mystery), Michael Cassutt (Screenwriter, SF, non-fiction), D.B. Jackson (Historical Fantasy), David B. Coe (Epic Fantasy), Shirlee Smith Matheson (Children's, YA, non-fiction), Jamis Paulson (Editor, Turnstone/Ravenstone Press).
Four concurrent streams of programming, including panels of speakers debating topics on writing, literature, publishing, art (cover/interior), kaffe klatches (meet a Guest of Honour or other author in a small group setting), pitch sessions, and parties.
