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CNFC Member Book Launch

Join us December 5, 2020 -- 4:00pm EST for a celebration featuring Creative Non Fiction Collective (CNFC) members' newly-released books. Please note that this is a members-only event. I encourage...

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Two-second exchange

Betsy and Shaena Lambert exchanging their new books in a two seconds shot during a six feet apart walk.

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BC-Yukon Flash 2020

The 4th annual Flash Fiction contest sponsored by the Federation of BC Writers is now underway! No theme. Maximum 500 words, including the title. First prize is $350 and a year's FBCW membership....

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Come and join me at Word Vancouver 2020

Word Vancouver is still going ahead September 19-27 in an online format. I'll be hosting/moderating the following events within the LGBTQ2S+ programming. Click on the individual link for...

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New online Arts and Literary Journal

Held Magazine, a new face in the online arts/literary world has just launched. The theme for their first issue is The Meaning of Making Meaning: Systems in Revolt, Systems in Renewal. Submissions of...

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Interview for WORD Vancouver festival

The WORD Vancouver festival is happening online September 19-27. I've been invited to be the guest curator of a dedicated 5-event "stage" that focuses on LGBTQ2S+ writers. Here is a link to an...

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