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In Memory of Darrel J. McLeod
These photos are from a writing retreat I lead where Darrel was a participant. He was working on his first book, Mamaskatch. I had first met him years earlier when he took my memoir course and it...
Bloodroot in the Vancouver Sun
Tom Sandborn's review of the second edition of Bloodroot: Tracing the Untelling of Motherloss is deeply moving. I'm grateful for his care and thoughtfulness in reading and engaging...
I’m reading on July 29th as part of Word Vancouver
I would love to invite you to this very special event! I'm thrilled to be reading from my work and speaking with Jen Currin, who is this year's 2SLGBTQIA+ curator for Word Vancouver. The event will...
Summer Writing Challenge
Summer Writing ChallengeWhen: 15 Jul 2024 8:30 AM, PDTWhere: Zoom Register Now. EVENT DETAILS: The Summer Writing Challenge has been designed in partnership between the Federation of...
Indigenous Day in Canada !!
In the 70s, an Indigenous writer friend Beth E. Brant taught me a core teaching about writing: “Stay behind the medicine,” not in front of, not even beside it: follow it. Gratitude and respect for...
Register for this VMI Celebration Reading
Join us in celebrating the 2024 cohort of the Vancouver Manuscript Intensive as they read from their work! RSVP to info@vancouvermanuscriptintensive.com to access the Zoom link. The event takes...
Still time to register for Hollyhock: taking place June 23-30!
Join me and Shaena Lambert for a beautiful writing retreat on Cortes Island! This is a fantastic opportunity to work free from interruption and foster community with fellow writers....
Submit a book to the 2024 VMI Betsy Warland Between Genres Award
The first submission window for the VMI Betsy Warland Between Genres Award is open between April 8-12! If you've written a hybrid text or know someone who has, ask the press to submit. The award is...
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