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French River Writing Retreat

Nino Ricci returns this year to the French River Writing Retreat, joining writers Ann Dowsett Johnston and Nicola Ross and special guest Don Ferguson. Hosted by the Lodge at Pine Cove, the retreat offers wordsmiths, travellers, innovators, poets, and dreamers the gift of time to pursue their craft on a storied waterway and the chance to work with some of the country’s leading writers.

The retreat runs from May 23rd to May 28th, 2026.

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Nino Ricci

About Nino

Nino Ricci is the author of award-winning novel The Origin of Species and of the Lives of the Saints trilogy, adapted as a miniseries starring Sophia Loren. For more on Nino's life and work, including his acclaimed biography of Pierre Trudeau, contact Nino's parole officer. Or you can also poke around this nifty … Read more.

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French River Writing Retreat

Nino Ricci returns this year to the French River Writing Retreat, joining writers Ann Dowsett Johnston and Nicola Ross and special guest Don Ferguson. Hosted by … [Read More...]

Ethical Choices in Writing Historical Fiction: A Panel Discussion

Join Toronto Public Library's Fall 2025 Writer-in-Residence Nino Ricci when he hosts authors Steven Hayward, Kai Thomas and Alissa York for a panel discussion … [Read More...]

TPL Writer in Residence

Nino Ricci is the Toronto Public Library's Fall 2025 Writer in Residence. The residency program offers members of the public the chance to receive feedback on … [Read More...]

Amnesty International Book Club

Check out the Amnesty International Book Club, the largest free book club in Canada. Members enjoy lots of perks, including free signed books, invitations to author events, and free merchandise. You'll also get discussion guides and a chance to share the authors' own insights on their work.

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