Terry Fallis was drawn to politics at an early age, working for Cabinet Ministers both at Queen's Park and in Ottawa. His first book, The Best Laid Plans, won the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour. He lives in Toronto. Hear him in The Remarkable Reads Tent at 5:10.

Jackie Farquhan is an editor for OWL, chickaDEE and Chirp Magazines, published by Owlkids.  Owlkids publishes Canadian magazines and books for children aged 3 to 14. Join her in the Canadian Magazines Tent at 11:15 with Craig Battle and Mandy Ng.

Joy Fielding is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Charley’s Web, Heartstopper, Mad River Road, See Jane Run, and other acclaimed novels. She divides her time between Toronto and Palm Beach, Florida. Join her in The Remarkable Reads Tent at 2:00.

Dominique Fortier was born in 1972. She obtained a Ph.D. in literature from McGill University, and is a respected editor and literary translator. On the Proper Use of Stars, her debut novel, was first published in Quebec in 2008. It is being adapted for the screen by Jean-Marc Vallee (C.R.A.Z.Y., The Young Victoria). Dominique lives in Montreal. See her in The Remarkable Reads Tent at 1:20.

Valerie Fortney is a veteran Canadian journalist with a successful career in broadcasting, magazines, and newspapers.  Her feature writing has appeared across North America and around the world.  She has worked at the Calgary Herald since 1998, and lives in Calgary, Alberta. Join her in the Great Books Marquee at 4:15.

Beckie Fox is the editor of Garden Making, the new magazine that inspires and informs gardeners across Canada. She’s also the author of The Potted Garden: Creating Great Container Gardens. Learn her tips and techniques for gardening in the Canadian Magazines tent at 1:30.

Matthew Fox is the on-line editor of Toronto Life. He started his career as a Web editor with Looksmart and went on to become the associate editor of Maisonneuve as well as a contributor to Canadian Notes and Queries, Quill & Quire, the  Toronto Star and many other publications.  In 2005, he published Cities of Weather, a collection of short stories. See him at The Canadian Magazines Tent at 4:30 and on the Digital Drive Stage at 2:00 with Brian Joseph Davis, Colin McCreery and Emily Schultz.

Alison Fryer

Alison Fryer has been running The Cookbook Store since its inception in 1983.  She has been a judge for international cookbook awards and is a regular contributor to radio and television. www.cook-book.com. She is hosting the Cooks n’ Books stage with Lisa Slater.

James Funnyhat is a Toronto-based children’s musician and storyteller who performs for thousands of kids every year in schools, day care centres, libraries, birthday parties, and special events. He plays accordion, guitar, and djembe drum, in his warm, humorous, and extremely interactive shows. He was awarded a Canada Counsel of the Arts grant to produce his CD of stories, ‘Miracles, Kings, & Banana Peels.’ See him perform in The Children’s Activity Tent at 4:45.