https://www.cbc.ca/books/20-works-of-canadian-fiction-we-re-excited-to-read-1.4249720 CBC is excited to read 20 works of new Canadian fiction this fall, and the list includes Tarry This Night. “With a future-forward, complex plot weaved together by an exciting Canadian voice, the novel promises to be an exhilarating read. Kristyn Dunnion was a Lambda Literary Award finalist in Read more
In the July/August issue of Quill & Quire, Steven W. Beattie says “Tarry This Night offers a disturbingly accurate reflection of the current trends in American politics and culture.” Tarry This Night …. in stores late September, 2017. Pre-order copies from your favourite independent booksellers, now! https://www.quillandquire.com/omni/fall-preview-2017-fiction/
Hey young writers! Want to get your heros working harder, and your stories leaping off the page? Let’s talk about villains, ghosts and monsters! In other words, we’ll create original, multi-dimensional antagonists and they will help drive your stories. Meet me at the Parkdale Public library on Thursday July 13, Read more
Tarry This Night, Kristyn Dunnion’s dystopic novel set in a polygamous cult’s bunker, is forthcoming this Fall with Arsenal Pulp Press. Tarry This Night is a timely examination of patriarchy’s inevitable end -it shall devour itself!- and a powerful narrative of female resistance. Darkly poetic language and haunting imagery light Read more
Today is the day! Yes, we are calling on YOU to skip on down to a local, independent bookstore and ….buy a book. Trade your low-fat lattes for a few days and instead feast your mind and spirit with a scintillating new read. I will be hanging with the heroes Read more
Dear Queer Writers:Have you got a manuscript languishing in a drawer? Something to say but the words won’t come? Why not spend an afternoon with like-minded folks at The 519 Centre on Sunday April 23 1pm to 4pm. I will facilitate a fun, creative, block busting workshop for all genres Read more
Winter is almost done for another year, but before you dispense with holing up, blanketed and well-booked at some fiery hearth, check out The Tahoma Literary Review. “Now Is the Time to Light Fires,” aka my winter lesbian ghost story, is included in Issue #9. It’s free to download e-copies Read more
Dear Young Writers, Dreamers, Artists, Activists: Please come to my FREE writing workshop series held at The 519 Church Street Community Centre. You will meet rad youth (12-17) who care about the arts and about making this world more awesome. We will do lots of brainstorming and writing activities, so Read more
Bring your fine self down to Round Venue in Kensington Market for a night of thrilling sci-fi, horror and speculative literature with the likes of Kristyn Dunnion, J. M. Frey, and Pat Flewwelling. Mistress of Ceremonies, Sandra Kasturi, will keep us all in line and Kari Maaren is cranking the tunes. Read more
Check out the latest issue of Cosmonauts Avenue, Montreal’s premier kick-ass online magazine! I’m thrilled to have fiction featured alongside work by Michelle Tea, Chris Ames, and Eileen Myles, not to mention so many other talented writers. Pour yourself a cup/cocktail and cozy up with this month’s offerings. Flat Ass Read more