2025
UPCOMING
13
December2025
Caribbean Literary ShowcaseWriting “Home”: The Literature of Diaspora & Connection (Panel Discussion)
Join panelists Yolanda T. Marshall and Rabindranath Maharaj for a reflection on what “home” means through story. This conversation explores identity, belonging, and the ways writing connects us across distance and generations. Moderated by Denise Da Costa.
REGISTER HERE – FREE EVENT
Join panelists Yolanda T. Marshall and Rabindranath Maharaj for a reflection on what “home” means through story. This conversation explores identity, belonging, and the ways writing connects us across distance and generations. Moderated by Denise Da Costa.
REGISTER HERE – FREE EVENT
2:30 PM ESTHeleconian HAll
13
March2024
Brocton Writers SeriesFounded by Farzana Doctor: A bi-monthly literary series featuring diverse talent curated and hosted by Dorianne Emmerton, Emily Sanford, Nancy Kay Clark, Hannah Amdemichael, and Sonia Pathare.
EVENT DETAILS
Reading and Q & A with Authors, Denise Da Costa, Alison Frost, Elisabeth Blair and Jennifer Alicia.
LIVE STREAM LINK: Brockton Writers Series – YouTube
EVENT DETAILS
Reading and Q & A with Authors, Denise Da Costa, Alison Frost, Elisabeth Blair and Jennifer Alicia.
LIVE STREAM LINK: Brockton Writers Series – YouTube
6:30 PM ESTGLAD DAY BOOKSHOP 499 Church St., Toronto.
24
February 2024
Sharp Words Literary FestivalWriters Cabaret with the Approximators
7:00 PM ESTBridgeworks., Hamilton
Archived Events
2023
3
October 2023
The Anti-Oppression Book Club Kick-Off w/ Lalaa ComrieAnd the Walls Came Down is the first book in the Fall 2023 Anti-O book club! This will be an in-person and virtual session. Stay tuned for more details.
7:00 PM ESTQueens Books
914 Queen St East
914 Queen St East
10
September2023
Brunch ‘n’ Book SigningA 2-HR private meet and greet + book signing with the author.
Come for the book signing … stay for the bottomless mimosas.
Come for the book signing … stay for the bottomless mimosas.
11:00 AM ESTLafayette Brewing Co. Buffalo, NY
9
September 2023
SUPERCRAWL Hamilton Music + Arts FestivalWriting the Family
Join authors Nathan Whitlock (Lump), Amy Jones (Pebble & Dove), and Denise Da Costa (And the Walls Came Down) at the author’s tent at 280 James Street N, for a discussion about complex families. Books for sale by Epic Books
SUPERCRAWL
Join authors Nathan Whitlock (Lump), Amy Jones (Pebble & Dove), and Denise Da Costa (And the Walls Came Down) at the author’s tent at 280 James Street N, for a discussion about complex families. Books for sale by Epic Books
SUPERCRAWL
3:00 PM ESTJames Street North
Hamilton, ON
Hamilton, ON
26
August 2023
Music & Books Ayr And the Walls Came Down public meet ‘n’ greet & book signing with Denise Da Costa. Signed copies will be available for sale.
https://musicandbooksayr.com/events/
https://musicandbooksayr.com/events/
12:00-2:00 PM EST80 Stanley Street, Ayr, ON
26
August 2023
Music & Books AyrPrivate Book Club Reading followed by Q & A
2:30-4:00 PM EST80 Stanley Street, Ayr, ON
25
August 2023
Fan Expo Toronto 2023Lost in Toronto – Author Panel
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm in THEATRE #6: GENERAL PROGRAMMING [South Building – Level 700, Room 711]
Nothing beats a fresh perspective on something familiar. With that in mind, this panel features three writers offering a fresh look at Toronto with debut novels all set in Canada’s largest city. Featuring Tanya Turton (“Jade is a Twisted Green”), Denise Da Costa (“And the Walls Came Down”), Rebecca Rosenblum (“These Days are Numbered”), and Nathan Whitlock (“Lump”).
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm in THEATRE #6: GENERAL PROGRAMMING [South Building – Level 700, Room 711]
Nothing beats a fresh perspective on something familiar. With that in mind, this panel features three writers offering a fresh look at Toronto with debut novels all set in Canada’s largest city. Featuring Tanya Turton (“Jade is a Twisted Green”), Denise Da Costa (“And the Walls Came Down”), Rebecca Rosenblum (“These Days are Numbered”), and Nathan Whitlock (“Lump”).
6:30 PM – 7: 30 EST Metro Toronto Convention Centre – South Building Room 711