The FreeFall Annual Prose and Poetry Contest
The FreeFall Annual Prose and Poetry Contest is open until April 30th, 2020. $1700 in prizes to be won plus publication in the Fall issue. For details and to enter,…
Review of Randy Nikkel Schroeder’s “Arctic Smoke”
by Mike Thorn Arctic Smoke: A Novel by Randy Nikkel Schroeder NeWest Press (2019) ISBN 978-1-988732-70-1 Randy Nikkel Schroeder’s Arctic Smoke does not simply inhabit its multiple genres, but instead…
Interview with Denise Chong
by Jamal Ali A third-generation Chinese-Canadian, Denise Chong, the internationally published and award-winning writer, was born in Vancouver and raised in Prince George. She studied economics at the University…
Review of Cecelia Frey’s “Lovers Fall Back to Earth”
by Vivian Hansen Lovers Fall Back to Earth by Cecelia Frey Innana Press (2018) ISBN 978-1-77133-481-5 This book is about unpacking clichés; all that has been hoarded over the years. Frey pries beneath…
Way Back When: Stories from under the bed open mic night
Way Back When: Stories From Under the Bed
Review of “Left” by Theanna Bischoff
by Crystal Mackenzie Left by Theanna Bischoff NeWest Press (2018) ISBN 978-1-988732-43-5 I am a sucker for a good mystery. Theanna Bischoff’s LEFT is a good mystery. Set in Calgary, AB between…
Review of “Only Pretty Damned” by Niall Howell
by Mike Thorn Only Pretty Damned by Niall Howell NeWest Press (2019) ISBN 978-1-988732-53-4 Niall Howell’s Only Pretty Damned is a seriously impressive debut, showcasing a sophisticated sense of craft…
Review of Claire Tacon’s “In Search of the Perfect Singing Flamingo”
by Daryl Sneath In Search of the Perfect Singing Flamingo Claire Tacon Poplar Press (2018) ISBN 978-1928088578 Lead and driving force that she is, Starr Robinson is no ordinary hero. Born…
Review of Vanessa Shields’ “Look at Her”
by Sharon Berg Look at Her by Vanessa Shields Black Moss Press (2015) ISBN 978-0-88753-565-9 In Canada, selling 500 copies of a poetry book is considered remarkable. The fact that Vanessa…