For Speaking/Reading engagements by Paul Yanuziello:
Please contact: info@paulyanuziello.com – Public Relations/Communications
Here, you will find upcoming and past events.
UPCOMING EVENTS: 2026
Paul Yanuziello – Writer’s Workshops, Book Markets, Street Festivals, and more…
2026
Author Panel @ The Word on the Bay. Saturday, April 18, 2026; 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.. L. E. Shore Library 173 Bruce Street South Thornbury, ON, N0H 2P0 Canada
Pleased to be on this panel of writers, “Money Tips for Writers – A panel discussion about the practical financial aspects of writing for publication.”
THE WORD ON THE BAY on Saturday the 18th of April 2026, a prequel to CollingWord 2026, at the L.E. Shore Library in Thornbury, Ontario.
When: 1000 – 1600 hrs, 18 April 2026
Where: L.E. Shore Library, 173 Bruce St. S, Thornbury, ON
Free Admission! All Writers and Readers Welcome!
The program will feature:
1010 – 1100 hrs: Money Tips for Writers – A panel discussion about the practical financial aspects of writing for publication;
1110 – 1200 hrs: Putting Oompf into your Descriptions – A presentation on how to grab a reader’s imagination with vivid, lyrical prose;
1200 – 1300 hrs: Lunch Break – Bring your own lunch and mingle.
1300 – 1345 hrs: Coming Attractions – Upcoming appearances and book releases and a sneak peek at CollingWord 2026;
1345 – 1515 hrs: The Great Flash Fiction Relay Contest – teams of five competing for a valuable prize.
1515 – 1600 hrs: Survey and sign-up forms
For more information, contact Arlene F. Marks (amarks@thewritersnest.ca)
Past Events
November 15, 2025, from 1-4 p.m., Richmond Hill Public Library – Indie Author Day – Central Library location.
November 22, 2025, Collingwood Leisure Time Craft Show – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

December 7, 2025, A Holiday Market, The Link Sutton Community Centre 9 am -2 pm
Creemore Arts Festival
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5, 2025. Creemore Arts Festival 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Artist on Location at 231 Mill St., Creemore, Ontario.
CollingWord Literary Festival
Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19, 2025 Collingwood Library 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
June 14, The Bookshelf – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket, Ontario (Farmers Market)
June 28, Blue Mountain Festival of the Arts, Collingwood Street Festival
Jun 30 – July 3, Montreal Jazz Festival
2024
October 19, 2024 – Collingword – Collingwood Library
November 2, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. Richmond Hill Public Library Indie Author Day Central Library location.
November 24, 2024, The Link Sutton Community Centre 9 am -2 pm
December 8, 2024, The Link Sutton Community Centre 9 am -2 pm
Past Events 2024
September 13 – October 2, 2024 Tour of Southern Italy
August 1 – 30, 2024 Naka Ima Martial Arts (Guest Teacher)
July 21 & July 28, 2024 Thornbury Farmers Market
June 2, 2024 Aurora Street Festival
June 7, 2024 Wasaga Beach Public Library Kids Creative Writing Workshop, Reading and Book Sales Event.
June 22, 2024 The Bookshelf 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Riverwalk Commons Newmarket (Newmarket Farmers Market)
As an artist in residence for the Town of Newmarket and a reading from Samba on a Snowy Day for the 2020 Culture Days Festival
Me Reading; Samba on a Snowy Day
Please visit my youtube channel and check out my book launch reading, please like and subscribe to keep up to date with my videos.
If you want me to present a motivational talk for your youth group, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at the above email address.