August 1, 2014 As I mentioned in a prior blog post, I will be adding Air Carnation to my bedside books collection. But attached is a fun questionnaire filled out […]
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An Interview with Guadalupe Muro, the author of Air Carnation
July 28, 2014 The moment I finished Air Carnation, I felt I had to email Argentine author Guadalupe Muro questions regarding her book, since I had scribbled enough notes and […]
Continue readingThe Romances of Lorca, Odes Like Neruda: The Inspiration and Recording Process Behind Guadalupe Muro’s, Songs For Runaway Girls.
July 4, 2014 After reading Air Carnation, we were curious to ask Guadalupe Muro about the soundtrack she has been putting together. She agreed to do an interview with us, […]
Continue readingAs many entrances and exits as are possible”: An Interview with Stephen Cain, editor of bp:beginnings by bpNichol
June 27, 2014 Kristen: Can you describe your editorial process for the selection of these works by bpNichol? Stephen: As most of the works in the collection only exist in […]
Continue readingA book whose table of contents is a poem-Esteban Buch on Air Carnation by Guadalupe Muro
June 25, 2014 A book whose table of contents is a poem. A book that is a love letter to whom it may concern. A book whose epigraph quotes from […]
Continue readingI Only Have Eyes For You”: Live readings by Aisha Sasha John and Julie Joosten at the words(on)stages reading series
June 24, 2014 Rain didn’t deter the audience and participants from coming out to the words(on)stages reading series, hosted by founders Nicole Brewer*** and Will Kemp of words(on)pages. Held on […]
Continue reading“Tension of the Border”: An Interview with Angela Carr, writer of Here in There:
Kristen: At one point in Here in There, you write: “I heard supporting parts of words, shadows, and letters. I followed their indications” (24). In a way, does this describe […]
Continue readingThe Mysterious Figure Who Leaves Books All Over the City- — My thoughts on Air Carnation by Guadalupe Muro and Other Things
June 9, 2014 One of the best parts about being an intern at BookThug is getting a chance to talk about the books that I love. If you’re a regular […]
Continue readingBuy! Sell! Stay! – Toronto Indie Arts Market, Small Press and Literary Festival
June 6, 2014 On Sunday, May 25, 2014 I had the incredible opportunity of hosting the BookThug table at the Toronto Indie Arts Market, Small Press and Literary Festival. The […]
Continue readingThe Fun Questionnaire: Erín Moure’s Process
After reading Secession / Insecession, I was brimming with questions. Erín Moure graciously fielded my questions and provided some compelling answers! Read part 2 of our exchange here: Kristen: Name […]
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