arte laboratum nulla: simulauerat artem. Made by no art: mimicking art In this week's Stop! Look! Listen!, Issue 301 contributor James Dunnigan explores this description of the cave dwelling of the hunter-goddess Diana from Ovid's Metamorphosis thefiddlehead.ca/content/stop-l…

Look for Emily Osborne's translation of the Viking king Harald Sigurdsson's poetry in The Fiddlehead next year.

Join us on January 11 at 1:30 PM along with Qwerty Magazine and the Needham Artist Collective in the CSAC auditorium for a live taping of their Book Club and used book sale! facebook.com/share/14vmD5mg…

For our members who find themselves in Fredericton, New Brunswick in February - not to be missed: The Fiddlehead

We are so excited to announce that the shortlist for our 2024 Fiction Contest is now on our website! Thank you to our judge Zilla Jones and all who entered and congratulations to the fifteen finalists! thefiddlehead.ca/content/2024-f…

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In one of our most in-depth interviews editorial assistant Laura Broadbent sat down with 2024 Creative Nonfiction Contest winner Nancy Huggett to talk about her story "I am a good mother. I am a bad mother. I am no mother at all." thefiddlehead.ca/content/interv…

#StopLookListen to issue 301 contributor Jill Solnicki's reading recommendation: Possession by A.S Byatt. Solnicki calls this tale of two love stories, of both Victorian poets and the academics who study them, "the perfect novel for writers to read" thefiddlehead.ca/content/stop-l…

For those able to attend (virtually!), this event looks fantastic. Hear six excerpts from the "Best Debut Short Stories 2024" this Thurs at 7 PM ET. Contributors Leanne Ma and Benjamin Van Voorhis will read from "Guilty Parties" and "Patience" To register: tinyurl.com/5n7usynj

Finally got my contributor's copy of Issue 301 of The Fiddlehead. Read my second poem in this poignant bundle of writings.

So beyond excited to have my copy of The Fiddlehead! I'm looking forward to reading the pieces from all the contributors and so thrilled my story found such a great home.

It's our final interview of the year! Check out Petra Chambers' thoughtful responses to editorial assistant Miriam Richer as they discuss the role of time, mythic imagery, and so much more in her poems. Read it here: thefiddlehead.ca/content/interv…

Happy Holidays! We wish all our readers and followers a season of rest, joy, and a new year with new pages to read! Our office will be closed from December 24 to January 1. Thank you for another wonderful year of support!

More friends are joining us at the CHSR's book club live recording and book sale! Come hang out with us at the The Charlotte Street Arts Centre on January 11 and pick up some pre-loved books.

We're excited to announce that Luanne Gauvreau is the winner of our 2024 Fiction Contest and $2000 prize! Her story "Roses for Bodies" will be featured in the upcoming Winter issue. Read judge Zilla Jones' editorial and an excerpt now on our website: thefiddlehead.ca/content/congra…

#StopLookListen! Vivek Sharma’s Reading Recommendation: Call Me Ishmael Tonight by Agha Shahid Ali "Every time I feel stuck or in need of inspiration, I flip through the pages of this magnificent book of ghazals...and feel a certain sense of calm." bit.ly/4204jSJ

There is less than one month until the opening of our exhibit celebrating the 80 years of art at the Fiddlehead. Fun fact: Elmo has graced The Fiddlehead's cover exactly one time on Issue 271 (Spring 2017) in Eric Budovitch's painting Echo. facebook.com/share/154fTj1V…

Tomorrow!

On January 18, Roots & Soul is presenting Winter Words! Hosted by former poet laureate Jordan Trethewey, the event will feature readings from many local authors! The event will take place at The Abbey with a suggested donation of $10. Doors open at 5:30. See you there!

On our 10-year Twitter-versary we've decided to close this chapter and make the full switch to BlueSky. We hope to see you there.📚🦋🌿 bsky.app/profile/fiddle…