Category Archives: Events & Appearances

Summer and poetry in Vancouver (& beyond)

I had an absolutely amazing time on Monday (June 29) at the Frog Hollow Press launch of City Series: Number One – Vancouver. The launch was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery Café, and it may have been the most beautiful location for a poetry reading within which I’ve yet had the pleasure of performing.Continue reading “Summer and poetry in Vancouver (& beyond)”

A Night of 48 Hour Poems

On Wednesday, June 24, I’ll be participating in a fun event, and I hope to see you there! Lara Varesi is hosting A Night of 48 Hour Poems, in collaboration with Pandora’s Collective and Contemporary Verse 2. Each year, CV2 holds a 48 hour poetry contest where participants are given 10 words that must be used in the poems withinContinue reading “A Night of 48 Hour Poems”

June 29th Launch of The City Series: number one – Vancouver

The launch date for the launch of City Series: Number One – Vancouver has now been set! Save the date for Monday, June 29th at 6:30pm, and come on out to the Vancouver Art Gallery Café for snacks, early-evening sunshine, and poetry! I’ll be reading my poems from the anthology as well as a coupleContinue reading “June 29th Launch of The City Series: number one – Vancouver”

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”

A Poetry Reading in Dreamland

I recently had the opportunity to read as part of the issue five launch of Dreamland, a start-up magazine edited by Jeremy Stewart and published out of my hometown, Prince George. I was delighted to be able to participate! Jeremy started us off by reading from his forthcoming work and a selection from his new chapbook, NormalContinue reading “A Poetry Reading in Dreamland”

Heart all aflutter for Swoon Fall 2014

My heart is all aflutter! Tomorrow (Saturday, November 15) is Swoon Fall 2014! 7pm. Trees Coffee at 450 Granville St. Be there and BE LOVED! I’m thrilled to be hosting with Sierra Skye Gemma to bring you performances by andrea bennett, Lucas Crawford, Shannon Rayne, Andrea Routley, Ellie Sawatzky, Mallory Tater, and Janine Alyson Young!Continue reading “Heart all aflutter for Swoon Fall 2014”

Geeking out at Heartwood Café for the ROOM Magazine issue launch

I had a wonderful time at Room’s fall launch last night! For the first set, Kayla Czaga read her heartwrenching/heart-warming nonfiction piece from issue 37.2, “Expanding the Voice.” Then Paula Lemke read a story that was recogonized with an honourable mention in the 2014 Room Contest – Fiction Category, and Kelly Thompson read a great nonfiction storyContinue reading “Geeking out at Heartwood Café for the ROOM Magazine issue launch”

Save the Date for November 15 – Swoon Fall 2014!

I’m so pleased to confirm that I will be hosting the next event for Swoon along with Sierra Skye Gemma, on November 15, 7pm, at Trees Coffee! The author announcement will be posted in the next week or so, but I can reassure you that we have an absolutely fantastic set of new Swooners forContinue reading “Save the Date for November 15 – Swoon Fall 2014!”

Room Magazine issue launch on Thursday, October 23

After having so much fun at WORD Vancouver, I have the pleasure of performing for Room Magazine again–this time at Heartwood Community Cafe next Thursday at 7pm for their official launch of two issues: their most recent previous issue, 37.2 Expanding the Voice (in which work by friend and former Swooner Kayla Czaga appears), and their current issue 37.3Continue reading “Room Magazine issue launch on Thursday, October 23”