This story has lived in my head, in various iterations, for about 20 years. It covers a lot of ground—early aughts misogyny, toxic fandom, the music industry’s failings when it comes to mental health—plus some killer photos and era-defining music. elle.com/culture/music/…

bushy tail become cynical eyes

i ended may with a string of performances & Jason of Possible Worlds was gracious enough to take some video for me, including the opening of my improvised performance for my poem (w)hole youtu.be/b_O6ckyggCU

a belated congrats to @TheDannyRamadan on the win! this book is such a wonderful read & should be on your summer reading list if you haven't read it already

looking forward to dropping in on this later today.

Arc 101 is almost here! But before it arrives, you still have time to enjoy Arc's Poem of the Year shortlist: listen to Lianne O’Hara read “Nine Months, at 34” at buff.ly/3JDmseS, or scroll through all 9 fabulous poems at buff.ly/42t9hUP!

taking the day to get ready for two performances later this week: • friday's House of PainT OG500 slam at National Arts Centre • saturday's above/ground 30th anniversary reading/launch/party hosted by rob mclennan updated my website with details & links textcurious.ca

our next event is coming up & everyone is welcome. it is PWYC to attend & if you are able we would appreciate your support so that we can keep Riverbed going (suggested donation $10)

might we see you on Saturday? celebrating THIRTY YEARS of continuous activity (and nearly thirteen hundred publications) through above/ground press with a series of readings + chapbook launches! abovegroundpress.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-ab…

Place, land, climate, culture—they tie up all our lives, but can be challenging to talk about. Find out how @ellipticalnight approaches the conversation in his stunning new collection Continent at our next iteration on August 23 at SAW. More info riverbedreads.ca/s4

⭐️ CALL FOR SUBS! ⭐️ Write some dreamy stories this summer? A strange poem or two? Send it all to us! We're open for submissions until September 15. Guidelines available on our website: canthius.com/submissions 💌

looking forward to hosting Sarah tomorrow night alongside John Nyman @ellipticalnight & Kimberley Farris-Manning (along with my amazing co-host & co-curator Ellen Chang-Richardson 🍉!)

Here’s a minute of scofflaw cyclists.

Are you a poet looking for an open mic? We invite five people to read at every iteration. Whether in-person (sign up on-site) or online (sign up via email), you’re welcome! s4: iteration two is tomorrow, August 23 at SAW . Email us for info [email protected]

yayaya! come out tonight as Ellen Chang-Richardson 🍉 & i host some incredibly talented artists.

greatly appreciate hearing how the page resonates for readers

in case you've been sorta offline over the last ten days like me, here is the intro i wrote for my poetry chapbook from above/ground press. it's about family & trying to know those we have lost

excited to have some visual work out of before the close of the year in The Hellebore Press