Kevin heronJones is Brampton’s 2025 Writer in Residence. This exciting initiative is co-presented by Brampton Arts Organization, Brampton Library, and the FOLD Foundation. Kevin will be in-residence at Gore Meadows Branch Library from February 24 to April 25, 2025.

 

Kevin heronJones is an author, poet, journalist, editor, actor, and lecturer. Through prose or through poetry, novel or short story, he writes and he narrates in the tradition of the ancient African griots who used stories and poetry to educate as well as entertain. A student of journalism and creative writing, he uses his arena to inspire and encourage creativity and a love of literature amongst our young people. Kevin grew up in the Jane and Finch area of Toronto and in Brampton. He has published three novels and three books of poetry. He has also been featured on six spoken word poetry albums and narrates novels and short stories through his Listen Fiction platform. Learn more about Kevin heronJones on his website.

 

Book one-on-one consultations with Kevin either virtually or in-person during his regular office hours, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., or on Monday evenings by request. 

During the consultations, aspiring writers will have the opportunity to discuss the editing process, map out plot and story creation, and review strategies to avoid writer’s block, among other topics of focus. 

To book a consultation, residents are asked to email events@bramptonlibrary.ca with up to 10 pages of their adult or young fiction manuscript, what you hope to discuss with Kevin, two preferred dates and times (from which one will be chosen), and whether you hope to meet virtually or in-person. 

Check out the Writer in Residence schedule on our Calendar of Events.

The Importance of Revision and Editing Workshop

Date: March 20, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

How do you know when your book is complete? Kevin will show you how to get there

with proper editing techniques which will take you from first draft to completion.

 

The Business of Writing Workshop

Date: April 10, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Do you want to get your novel, memoir or poetry anthology published? Maybe you're

looking for an agent or perhaps you want to know how to get paid for your work. Kevin

will answer questions like this in this workshop.

 

Writer in Residence Showcase

Date: April 25, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Author interview and Q&A period with the community. All Brampton residents are

welcome to attend and participate.