I will be giving a talk on Raymond Souster as part of a fundraiser for VERSeFest organized by rob mclennan through his Factory Reading Series this coming Thursday. Pearl Pirie and Stephen Brockwell will also be speaking. Pearl has all the details in a comprehensive post over at Pesbo. VERSeFest has been a good thingContinue reading “The Factory Reading Series: A VERSeFest Fundraiser”
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Reading
This coming Thursday (November 1), I will have the privilege of reading with University of Ottawa Writer-in-residence Andre Alexis and one of Ottawa’s (and Canada’s) finest poets, David O’Meara. The reading is taking place at the Ottawa Art Gallery at Arts Court, 7:30pm. There will a Dennis Tourbin exhibit on the walls, no cover, cheapContinue reading “Reading”
Raymond Souster (1921-2012)
Raymond Souster died on Friday October 19, 2012 at the age of 91. I, like so many others, am deeply saddened by this news. Souster is a personal hero of mine, a model for a lifetime working in the service of poetry and the small press. His contributions are difficult to gauge accurately. I willContinue reading “Raymond Souster (1921-2012)”
Recent Acquisitions
A complete run of the first eleven volumes of Bywords: Volume 1, Number 1 (November 1990) to Volume 11, Number 4 (February 2001). Acquired generously from Seymour Mayne. I can’t wait to have time to pour over these closely. The listings of community events in each issue from these eleven years are fascinating on theirContinue reading “Recent Acquisitions”
Whatever Else: An Irving Layton Symposium
In May 2013 the English Department at the University of Ottawa will be hosting an Irving Layton Symposium. Fulls details of the CFP are available here. There is a related literary project in the works called “Layton Reloaded,” and we want submissions. Go spend an afternoon, or even an hour, reading Layton poems and seeContinue reading “Whatever Else: An Irving Layton Symposium”
Proust Questionnaire
I recently had the opportunity to respond to the Proust Questionnaire at Open Book: Ontario. It was a pleasure and challenge to answer these questions. Thanks, Open Book! 9 August 2012 | Proust Questionnaire
July/August Reading Miscellany
In between course work reading and comp reading, I’ve managed to find a bit of time for pleasure reading in the last couple months. Here are some incomplete notes on what I’ve been enjoying. — Mark Truscott. Said Like Reeds or Things. Toronto ON: Coach House Books, 2004. I found Mark Truscott’s Said Like ReedsContinue reading “July/August Reading Miscellany”
Interview: Susan Johnston
This morning, Susan Johnston very kindly interviewed rob mclennan, Marilyn Irwin and myself on Friday Morning Special Blend on the mighty CKCU about the upcoming reading/launch/anniversary. The full audio is posted below. Thanks, Susan! 3 August 2012 | Friday Morning Special Blend, Susan Johnston, rob mclennan, Marilyn Irwin, Cameron Anstee
Details: Reading, Chapbook, Interviews
The full details of the upcoming above/ground press 19th Anniversary and chapbook launch have emerged. I will have the pleasure of reading alongside Stephen Brockwell, Amanda Earl, and Marilyn Irwin. Stephen Brockwell is one of the most careful and thoughtful poets writing in Ottawa. I’ve discussed his ongoing Impossible Books project on the blog previously.Continue reading “Details: Reading, Chapbook, Interviews”
July Events
I’ve been neglecting this blog for the last month. I’m in the process of reading toward my first comprehensive exam in Canadian Literature as well as completing the final credit of the course work portion of my PhD. Blog, I apologize. I have plans for you though! Your state will not always be so neglected!Continue reading “July Events”
Cameron Anstee 