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The Writers’ Union of Canada has opened submissions for the 33rd annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers. This long-running competition highlights new voices in Canadian fiction and...

There are still a few spaces available for this immersive, week-long retreat in Montréal, bringing writers together to engage deeply with environmental writing in a time of urgency and possibility....

I’m so grateful to have shared an evening of powerful readings and rich literary dialogue with these wonderful poets: Justyna Krol, Cabil Martinez, and Kyle McKillop. Thank you to everyone who...

I’m currently welcoming new mentorship applications through the Vancouver Manuscript Intensive. This program offers the opportunity to work one-on-one with me to refine your manuscript, deepen your...

Looking ahead to the next Dead Poets Reading Series on November 16 in Vancouver, where I’ll be reading the work of H.D. I’ll be joined by Justyna Krol, Cabil Martinez de la Cruz, and Kyle McKillop...

I’ve always been fascinated by the way poetry and creative nonfiction overlap—how rhythm and image can deepen truth-telling, and how the discipline of nonfiction can ground poetic impulse. On...

I’m thrilled to announce a giveaway exclusively for newsletter subscribers! One winner will receive a free prose consult with me.During the consult, we’ll talk about what stage your manuscript is...

I’m delighted to share that OFF THE MAP was recently featured on the Redeye Collective podcast. In this episode, co-editor Seema Shah and contributor Pari Mokradi talk about the anthology’s path to...