In Conversation: Brad Casey
“Writing is like a form of meditation for me, it’s good to just have some ambient noise, a quick reading of something I love to clear my mind then just […]
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In Conversation: Beatriz Hausner
“My favourite word is LOVE, because it is the most transformative force there is.” —Beatriz Hausner
Continue readingIn Conversation: Shani Mootoo
“Trepidation sometimes, courage at others, and a nagging curiosity mostly.” —Shani Mootoo
Continue readingIn Conversation: Bertrand Laverdure
“I literally fall in love with certain words.” —Bertrand Laverdure
Continue readingIn Conversation: Marianne Apostolides
“I don’t know what else to do right now, except observe, absorb, and speak.” —Marianne Apostolides
Continue readingSong on Tongue: An Interview with Beatriz Hausner
The first conversation that I have with Beatriz Hausner—author of Enter the Raccoon and the recently-published Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart—lasts longer than I expect it to.
Continue readingPossibility of Transformation: In Conversation with Michael Nardone
The Ritualites is Michael Nardone’s book-length poem on the sonic topography of North America. Composed at sites all across the continent—from Far Rockaway to the Olympic Peninsula, Great Bear Lake to the […]
Continue readingIn Conversation: Stephen Thomas Discusses The Jokes
Stephen Thomas’s debut book, The Jokes, is a collection of flash fiction stories full of surprises, humour and sincerity. Compared to Lydia Davis’s writing, The Jokes was shortlisted for the Metatron Prize for Rising […]
Continue readingIn Conversation: Jennifer Zilm Discusses Waiting Room
Take a seat in (the) Waiting Room, the first full-length collection of poetry from award-winning writer Jennifer Zilm. Featured in the CBC Books Spring 2016 Books Preview Selection, and named one […]
Continue readingIn Conversation: Jean Marc Ah-Sen discusses Grand Menteur
From debut author Jean Marc Ah-Sen, Grand Menteur is a unique and ambitious first novel that glimpses into the inner workings of a Mauritian street gang. Recently selected by The Globe […]
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