Poetic Inspiration with Hana Shafi

Next up in our “Poetic Inspiration” series is Hana Shafi, author of People You Know, Places You’ve Been! B*: Please share up to three poetry books or poets that are important to you, and helped influence the writing of People You Know, Places You’ve Been. Please also share how they influenced your book. HS: The books Sex […]

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Author Spotlight Q&A: Jess Taylor

Today, we’re sharing another Author Spotlight Q&A. Our featured author is Jess Taylor, author of Pauls, Just Pervs, and Play. B*: What does being part of the Book*hug author family mean to you? JT: When I first signed with Book*hug for Pauls, I remember thinking: This press wants to grow. I could tell in our initial conversation […]

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Poetic Inspiration with Shani Mootoo

Next up in our “Poetic Inspiration” series is Shani Mootoo, author of Oh Witness Dey!  B*: Please share up to three poetry books or poets that are important to you, and helped influence the writing of Oh Witness Dey! Please also share how they influenced your book. SM: Amongst the several poets whose shoulders I have climbed and […]

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Poetic Inspiration with Sandra Ridley

We’re back with another “Poetic Inspiration” feature! Joining us today is Sandra Ridley, author of Vixen! B*: Please share up to three poetry books or poets that are important to you, and helped influence the writing of Vixen. Please also share how they influenced your book. SR: Christine McNair’s Charm (Book*hug Press). I always go to McNair’s books […]

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Poetic Inspiration with Hasan Namir

Next up in our “Poetic Inspiration” series is Hasan Namir, author of Umbilical Cord!  B*: Please share up to three poetry books or poets that are important to you, and helped influence the writing of Umbilical Cord. Please also share how they influenced your book. HN: One of my favourite poets who influenced my poetics […]

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