Cherie Dimaline. Photo courtesy of the artist.

A Night of Haunting Prose and Unforgettable Voices

Experience the grand finale of Literary Cabaret: Horror Writing with Chapter 3, an evening of frightful and mesmerizing storytelling. As part of Banff Centre’s Horror Writing 2025 Residency, this event brings together emerging and established voices. Residency writers will share their original works, culminating in a special reading by Cherie Dimaline.

An internationally bestselling author, Dimaline’s novel The Marrow Thieves was named one of TIME magazine’s Best YA Books of All Time, winning both the Governor General’s Award and the Kirkus Prize. Her novel Empire of Wild became an instant Canadian bestseller and is being adapted into an opera. Her latest works include Hunting by Stars, a 2022 American Indian Library Association Honor Book, and VENCO, which debuted at #1 on Canadian bestseller lists.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m., so arrive early to grab a drink from the bar and browse a curated selection of books at Pages Books' onsite shop before the readings begin. Afterward, stay for a relaxed mingling session where you can connect with the writers and fellow literature lovers, with the evening wrapping up at 9:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars and prepare for a powerful evening of horror, imagination, and literary mastery!