The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience. Chinese and Canadian Poets reading event on June 20. Ronto Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke and poet Anna Yin invite you to join us to celebrate the life of the great ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan. Will read in Ottawa in May and meet friends and members of the LCP there.

Ottawa launch of Day Moon Rising at Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. Poetry reading at the Japanese Embassy, Ottawa. Poetry reading at Glendon College, Haiku Canada conference. Launch of Day Moon Rising at the League of Canadian Poets AGM, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Supporting Canadian Literary Publishers Since 1975. LPG Statement regarding Toronto Lit Up. There may be some confusion arising from the. Pearl Pirie Wins the 2015 Lampman Award. 2016 QWF Awards Shortlists Announced.

This December I spent a few mornings in Detroit. This took me to the Packard Plant, the Brewster Recreation Complex, and The Avalon, the neatest cafe in the city. One morning was spent with photographers; the other with a cellist from the Michigan Opera Theatre. I was so amazed at the crowds along Ouellette Avenue. And I recognized so many people. The Old Crabtree Press at The Windsor Star.

The following list consists of links to submission calendars for UK and International writing competitions. These links will be regularly updated.

A literary journey with Debbie Okun Hill. Ode to a Flattened Toad. This is what I do. This is what I love. Perhaps you too will find the courage to take that road less travelled. The magic of writing awaits you! LINK, THEN SCROLL DOWN. BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE 2015 LOCATED HERE.