Are you working on a novel manuscript that needs guidance and support? I’m teaching WRI 422 007, Write a Novel Level 2 at the University of Calgary Continuing Education Creative Writing Certificate Program. This 5-week online asynchronous course starts November 5th (remember, remember, the 5th of November). I promise it Read more…
Calling all Witches and Witch-Adjacents! OBSIDIAN: Academy of Esoteric Arts is the new, exciting brainchild of the illustrious Monica Bodirsky, artist, diviner, mentor and maker of exquisite Tarot and Oracle decks.I’m delighted to be teaching INK, an evocative online creative writing class as part of OBSIDIAN’s Fall Writing Series. Unique Read more…
Thank you to the dedicated, kind staff at www.hospitalfield.org.uk for a wonderful residency in Arbroath, Scotland. It’s rare to be able to step away from the wild world, with all needs tended to, and time/space to focus on new work. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Hospitalfield and to the Read more…
I’m delighted to be included in OFF THE RECORD, edited by the almost magisterial John Metcalf and published by Biblioasis. In this anthology, John Metcalf asks six authors to explain how/why we became writers rather than normal, reliable citizens. These essays, each paired with a short story, are candid, entertaining Read more…
I’m so pleased to be joining the Speakeasy Reading Series on Wednesday, October 18th at 7 pm at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto. It will be live streamed on Zoom, for those who can’t make it in person.I’m joining an incredible line up with Britta Bardour, Jennifer Hosein, Alya Somar Read more…
Heartfelt thanks to www.arts.on.ca , its hardworking staff, the jury members and readers at independent Ontario based publishers. I’m pleased and humbled to acknowledge OAC funding from the Recommender Grants for Writers Project as well as the Literary Creation Projects. This encouragement will help me take a little time away Read more…
Thank you to Orca: A Literary Journal for publishing the middle-aged angsty gay bear story, “Carnie Love Tug.” Sneak a peak below, and consider ordering a PDF copy of the whole issue for a modest $4 USD, or a gorgeous full colour print copy for $11.99 USD (+ shipping). Lots Read more…
Quill & Quire – Posted: April 19, 2021 ReLit, the prize celebrating books by independent presses, has announced the winners of its 2021 awards. The prize has returned after being dormant for four years, and is celebrating by retroactively honouring winners for 2018, 2019, and now 2021. The celebration will conclude on Read more…
CBC Books · Posted: April 07, 2021
After a four-year hiatus, the ReLit Awards have returned. The ReLit Awards honour the best Canadian books published by independent presses. There are three categories: novel, short fiction and poetry.