CWC board director Jass Aujla will be presenting the following two sessions at MOTIVE 2026.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 • 5:30pm
Get ready for an electrifying showcase of fresh crime fiction! Hosted by Jass Aujla (Crime Writers of Canada Board Director and author of Next Of Twin), this session brings you exclusive live readings from CWC authors launching (or recently launched) their hot new titles in 2026. Whether you’re discovering breakout voices or savoring favorites, join us for pulse-pounding excerpts, behind-the-scenes insights, and the chance to hear these thrilling stories straight from the authors themselves.
Sat, June 6, 20265:30pm ↑ 6:30pm
Victoria University North Quad
73 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto ON
Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 1:30pm
Discover the next big names in crime fiction before they hit the bestseller lists! Hosted by Jass Aujla (Crime Writers of Canada Board Director and author of Next Of Twin), this exciting session spotlights CWC associate members as they share captivating readings from their unpublished manuscripts. It’s a rare, intimate opportunity to experience raw talent, fresh twists, and chilling new voices in the making. Cheer on these rising stars, get a sneak peek at tomorrow’s must-read thrillers, and be among the first to witness the birth of tomorrow’s crime fiction sensations!
Sun, June 7, 20261:30pm ↑ 2:30pm
Victoria University North Quad
73 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto ON