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Tag: Poetic Licence

Poetic Licence: Elee Kraljii Gardiner on book drafts and writing unapologetically

Poetic Licence: Elee Kraljii Gardiner on boo...

April 30, 2018

Poetic Licence is a special Read Local BC column for National Poetry Month. Each column features one poet and a snapshot into their bookish world. Elee Kraljii Gardiner is the founder of Thursdays Writing Collective and her second book of poetry, Go to full post …read more

Poetic Licence: Mercedes Eng on found text and honouring difficult topics

Poetic Licence: Mercedes Eng on found text a...

April 16, 2018

Poetic Licence is a special Read Local BC column for National Poetry Month. Mercedes Eng’s Prison Industrial Complex Explodes is a finalist for the 2018 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Go to full post …read more

Poetic Licence: Sharon Thesen on productivity and inspiration

Poetic Licence: Sharon Thesen on productivit...

April 10, 2018

Poetic Licence is a snapshot into the poetry world during National Poetry Month. Sharon Thesen is a three-time Governor General’s Award finalist and just released her 13th book.Go to full post …read more

Poetic Licence: Renée Sarojini Saklikar listens to the bees and reads on the train

Poetic Licence: Renée Sarojini Saklikar lis...

April 2, 2018

Poetic Licence is a snapshot into the poetry world during National Poetry Month. Renée Sarojini Saklikar is the current Poet Laureate for Surrey.Go to full post …read more

Poetic Licence: Tina Biello influenced by contemporary poets

Poetic Licence: Tina Biello influenced by co...

Poetic Licence is a special feature highlighting poets during National Poetry Month. Tina Biello is the current Poet Laureate for Nanaimo.Go to full post …read more

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