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A poem forthcoming in The Quilliad

In the creepy fairy tale “Bluebeard,” his wife is condemned to die because she discovers the ghastly evidence that confirms he murdered his previous wives. Bluebeard decides to kill her because she knows his terrible secret. But what brought about his decision to kill his first wife, who had no previous wives’ deaths to unearthContinue reading “A poem forthcoming in The Quilliad”

2015 Synaesthesia Magazine Poetry Competition finalist

The kind folks at Synaesthesia Magazine have just announced the finalists for their 2015 Poetry Competition, and I’m honoured to be included on their list! Synaesthesia Magazine is a growing magazine based out of the UK of which I am a really big fan; they do really wonderful, gorgeous things with design, in addition to publishing good writing.  YouContinue reading “2015 Synaesthesia Magazine Poetry Competition finalist”

The City Series from Frog Hollow Press: Number One – Vancouver

I’m so pleased that two of my poems have been chosen to help represent Vancouver in the first volume of Frog Hollow Press’s new chapbook series, The City Series. Edited by the excellent writer Michael Prior and with cover photography by Amanda Siebert, it is a well-curated and gorgeous little book! The poems all reflect orContinue reading “The City Series from Frog Hollow Press: Number One – Vancouver”

Call for Submissions: Boobs

I am thrilled to announce that I am the editor for an upcoming anthology all about breasts! I will be producing the book in collaboration with Caitlin Press, a BC-based feminist press of which I have long been a huge fan.  I am giddy at the thought of getting to read a whole bunch of compassionate andContinue reading “Call for Submissions: Boobs”

Upcoming Swoon Reading on April 25

The next literary evening of love, sex, and chocolate is only two weeks away! Check out the amazing author line-up that Sierra Skye Gemma and I are excited to share with you! These are some really lovely people, and they’re going to treat us to some really amazing work!   Click on the poster to RSVPContinue reading “Upcoming Swoon Reading on April 25”

Arc 2015 Poem of the Year Short List

I’m super excited to announce that my poem “Lavinia” from The Brightest Thing is on the short list for Arc’s Poem of the Year Contest. As you may recall, I simply love Arc and so I am just tickled pink to be recognized by them. There’s nothing to do but cross my fingers (you can go ahead andContinue reading “Arc 2015 Poem of the Year Short List”

Forthcoming Spring & Publications – part II

I’ve recently had a couple other confirmations trickle down, and I am so excited to tell you that I have two poems forthcoming in The Maynard. They’ve previously published some of my favourite writers/people, including Laura Ritland and Kayla Czaga, and I’m thrilled to become part of their ranks. Look for “Love and IKEA II” andContinue reading “Forthcoming Spring & Publications – part II”

Forthcoming Spring & Publications

I’m excited to announce that I have work forthcoming in Arc Poetry Magazine! Look for “Sorrow Halved: Parts I & II” in issue 77 this summer. Arc is one of the best and most-respected lit journals out there, and I am absolutely over the moon to have work published by them! I also have a couple newly-polishedContinue reading “Forthcoming Spring & Publications”

A Poem in Plenitude Magazine

You can now read another poem from my working manuscript! I am honoured that “Night Exposure” has been published in Plenitude Magazine, Canada’s queer literary magazine. The entire team at Plenitude is kind-hearted and so supportive. I want to express my gratitude, especially, to the founder and managing editor, Andrea Routley, who you may remember was a featuredContinue reading “A Poem in Plenitude Magazine”