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Kelly Madden - Writer

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INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES

Bill Arnott's Showcase

 Kelly Madden - a poet with purpose! 


The British Columbia Review

  Kelly Madden: "This Story Never Made the Headlines," "They Had to Let Go," Orange Blanket," "Crumpled Woman." 

CBC Books

 25 Canadian poetry titles we're excited to read this fall | CBC Books  


All Lit Up Homegrown 2026

 Homegrown 2026: Books Grow Everywhere (Week 4) – Alllitup.ca 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Qualicum Beach Museum

587 Beach Rd. Qualicum Beach, BC

January 15, 2027

2pm - 3pm

Vancouver Island Library, Courtenay

300 6th St., Courtenay, BC

January 16, 2027

2pm - 3pm

Moodswing Coffee & Bar

655 Front St. New Westminster, BC

March 2027

date coming soon

Stay tuned for more events !

PAST EVENTS

2026: Reading @ Planet Earth Poetry

Thank you to the wonderful team at Planet Earth Poetry for inviting me to read at Russell Books in Victoria. It was a lovely evening with beautiful poetry from host Anna Cavouras, poets at the open mike and Jordan Redekop-Jones, reading form her chapbook, Hybridity as a Human Body. 

 Planet Earth Poetry: Jordan Redekop Jones & Kelly Madden (Oct 2, 2026) - YouTube 

 Planet Earth Poetry 

2026: Book Launch for Unresponsive

Another wonderful evening at Artful ; The Gallery in Courtenay. Thank you to everyone who came, purchased books, and joined in on a very heartfelt and important discussion. If you would like to purchase a book, go to:  Unresponsive | Caitlin Press or support your local bookstore.

 Art Gallery | Artful : The Gallery | British Columbia 

2025: Poetry Reading with at Artful : The Gallery with Kristina Campbell and Damian John

Kelly, Kristina and Damian shared their poetry amidst Sue Muirhead's show, Spirits of the Forest Stumps and Stitches. An incredibly beautiful collection of photographs and weavings. A very special night indeed!

2025: Poetry Reading, CVOX Community Radio Variety Show Fundraiser & Rebrand Party

Kelly read from her debut poetry collection, If I'd Known, as well as new work. What a blast! An evening of local talent followed by a dance party and an art auction.  CVOX has a new look and a new name - DIG FM! Check them out here: home_3 - Dig FM Comox Valley 

2024: Featured Reader, Artful : The Gallery, Courtenay, BC

Kelly read from her poetry collection, If I'd Known, as well as new work. A wonderful evening followed by an open mic. www.artfulthegallery.com

2024: Poetry & Song, Little Red Church, Comox, BC

An afternoon of entertainment with with singer-songwriter Saskia Delaronde.

2023: Poetry & Song, Artful Gallery, Courtenay, BC

A cool collaboration with singer-songwriter Saskia Delaronde.

2015-2018: Creative Writing Workshops for People with Diverse Abilities, Courtenay BC

Kelly was the facilitator for these events, sponsored by Satori Lifestyle Resources. 

2017-2019: Poetry Readings, 15 Minutes of Infamy, Nanaimo BC

Sponsored by Wordstorm Society of the Arts, 15 Minutes of Infamy is a "performance venue for word weavers, poets, and more."

2016 & 2022: Poetry Reading - Fat Oyster Series, Fanny Bay BC

This delightful series, hosted at the Fanny Bay Hall, is a wonderful way to support the arts.

2017: Poetry Reading, Coastal Land of Plenty, Comox BC

Kelly was commissioned as a poet for this event featuring the Comox Valley Global Awareness Network.


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