Wayne was thrilled that CBC Ottawa’s ALL IN A DAY BOOK CLUB, hosted by the extraordinary Alan Neal, chose JOHNNY DELIVERS as their October read! Wayne couldn’t have asked for a better celebration of stories, community, and seriously groovy vibes. It was a far-out book club extravaganza filled with egg rolls, book talk, and some […]
What a treat to visit the legendary Hawkesbury English Book Club, hosted by Eva Levesque! The warm hospitality, the insightful conversation, and the incredible lunch (donairs, desserts, and Pagoda cookies by Michelle Landriault) made it a day to remember. Thank you to everyone who came — and to Louise Sproule for capturing it so beautifully […]
LiterASIAN Arrives in the Capital! Monday, Sept 15, 2025 | 7pm – 8:30pm From The Margins To The Centre: Asian Writers Reclaim The Page Wayne looks forward to moderating a panel with this rising generation of Asian Canadian authors who are challenging the limits of diaspora storytelling and reshaping the national literary landscape. Jinwoo Park, […]
💥Register now for this epic LiterASIAN event, hosted by the University of Toronto’s Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library in collaboration with the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop (ACWW) and Ricepaper Magazine! Wayne is honoured to take part in this exciting event and would love for you to join them! 💥Registration is FREE – so save your spot at: https://forms.gle/M81HLpN2wiCdmPmE8 […]
Wayne is absolutely thrilled to be featured in Ottawa Life Magazine! “Wayne Ng’s award-winning books reflect his fascinating life and unique perspective, making him not just an excellent writer but also a captivating storyteller.” Reproduced below from Ottawa Life Magazine – January 14, 2025 Wayne Ng’s “Johnny Delivers” is A Journey Through 1970s Toronto Culture and […]
💫Today’s the day! JOHNNY DELIVERS has officially been delivered to the world. Wayne thanks his kick-ass editor, Margo LaPierre and his badass publisher, Guernica Editions, for making it all happen! 📕About JOHNNY DELIVERS by Wayne Ng Eighteen-year-old Johnny Wong is barely holding his chaotic family together in Toronto. When his sweet and treacherous Auntie calls […]
Please come and celebrate the launch of Wayne’s latest book, JOHNNY DELIVERS, the stand-alone sequel to the award-winning LETTERS FROM JOHNNY, and support the Yet Keen Seniors’ Day Centre with food, fun, raffles, a silent auction, mahjong, music (provided by accomplished NG pianists Matthew, Avery and Justine) and more! When: Saturday Nov 9, 2024 at […]
Messy Lives – And Why We Write Them A mother suffering in silence. A transgressive love affair. A breakdown in the woods. Three authors explore three very different lives turned upside down. Join Elliott Gish (Grey Dog), Ian Colford (The Confessions of Joseph Blanchard), and Wayne Ng (The Family Code), as they discuss the joy of writing about chaos, complication, […]
Wayne is stoked to be in the lineup along with writers ViNa Nguyễn, Jean Van Loon and filmmaker Desmond Simon for the next Riverbed Reading Series S5:i1 – Familial Roots. The theme of Familial Roots will be brought to life as Wayne reads from his latest novel, THE FAMILY CODE, and gives a sneak preview […]
Wayne is honoured to be the keynote speaker at Inside Out: Writing with Emotion a full-day GET LIT event designed to explore the depths of emotional storytelling at the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society. Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 9am-5pm | in Calgary Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting, join us for a day […]