Setting Our Stories in Canada with Erik D’Souza

BC/Yukon
June 25, 2026
Webinars and Meet & Greets
Setting Our Stories in Canada with Erik D’Souza
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Should you set your stories in Canada? The answer to that question depends on your writing goals. If your goal is to be on The NY Times Best Sellers list or to sell 1000’s of books on Amazon, will a Canadian setting be a roadblock to your success?

Topics:

  • Do Canadian‑set books sell to American audiences?
  • Are publishers open to Canadian settings?
  • What are the pros/cons for self-published authors using a Canadian setting?

Erik has interviewed several prominent Canadian authors (including Loiuse Penny, Rick Mofina and Iona Whishaw) about their experience keeping their stories in Canada, and he will share their insights with you in this workshop.

Bio

Erik D'Souza is an author, publisher, and podcaster residing in Port Moody, BC. His writing portfolio is diverse, encompassing mystery novels, creative non-fiction, and anthologies. Currently, he is working on "The Suzanne Rickson Mystery Series," set on the Sunshine Coast of BC, which features a charming and resourceful senior sleuth.

In addition to his writing, Erik serves as the Marketing Manager for Crime Writers of Canada and hosts their popular podcast. He is the President of the Tri-City Wordsmiths, a local writing group that organizes an annual Literary festival, and he hosts the popular reading series "Writers in Our Midst" at the Port Moody Library.

Website: erikdsouza.com