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On Writing: The Short Story Edition, with Anne Perdue | Open Book: Toronto
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On Writing: The Short Story Edition, with Anne Perdue. Submitted by Grace on July 4, 2011 - 3:38pm. Known for her chameleon-like ability to inhabit wildly different voices, Anne Perdue. I’m a Registered Nurse Not a Whore. Insomniac) is dark, witty and yearning. She talks to Open Book about perceptions of short fiction, how to craft great characters and the joy of landing a precise punch with the perfect verb . Tell us about your book,. I'm a Registered Nurse Not a Whore. I’m a Registered Nurse Not a Whore.
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The line between self-promotion and being obnoxious | Open Book: Toronto
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The line between self-promotion and being obnoxious. Submitted by blogwala on September 23, 2011 - 7:36pm. Just this past week, I received two e-mails with this apologetic introduction: Sorry about the shameless self-promotion . The senders then went on to announce a reading or new book. The phrase, shameless self-promotion begs the question: is self-promotion shameful? And by extension, is promotion by others publicists, friends, reviewers somehow more valid or perhaps more tasteful? Eventually I develo...
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Critical Approaches in the Digital Humanities | August 19, 2015 | Digital Humanities
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Critical Approaches in the Digital Humanities August 19, 2015. August 19, 2015. 10 AM - 1:30 PM. 250 Sutardja Dai Hall. Lunch served at noon. Open to the public. What are the organizing principles in the way that we construct methods, tools, and projects within digital humanities? In what ways do we consider race, gender, sexuality, and ability in the code-based projects we engage in? How do we construct communities of practice that are inclusive and thoughtful? Michael J. Dumas. Ethical considerations i...
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Can I Get a Hey? Can I Get a Ho? | Open Book: Toronto
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Can I Get a Hey? Can I Get a Ho? Submitted by kateburgess on February 3, 2015 - 12:06pm. Author of the short story collection. Is a Penguin Random House New Face of Fiction for 2015. Her debut novel,. All True Not a Lie in It. Knopf Canada), tells the life story of American pioneer Daniel Boone in his own voice, from his childhood in a Quaker colony, to his time in the Revolutionary War and through two stints as a captive of the Shawnee. Author Alexi Zentner. My point is this: if something you write feel...
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The Dirty Dozen, with Basil Papademos | Open Book: Toronto
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The Dirty Dozen, with Basil Papademos. Submitted by Grace on August 23, 2012 - 12:32pm. Is the author of. Mount Royal: There's Nothing Harder Than Love. Tightrope Books), which features a protagonist named Johnny Carp who is, by turns, a petty thief, drug dealer and ladies’ man. Today Basil tackles the Dirty Dozen, an interview series which asks authors to share twelve unexpected facts about themselves. Read on to hear about ghosts, hockey and one very tough and sexy 'woman'. If I could visit any planet ...
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TRANSLATING CANADIAN LITERATURE: AN INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINA KILBOURNE | Open Book: Toronto
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TRANSLATING CANADIAN LITERATURE: AN INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINA KILBOURNE. Submitted by vsedova on September 24, 2013 - 1:00pm. In this interview, I am talking with Christina Kilbourne from Bracebridge, ON about her experience with translation projects. She is the author of five books, several of them have been translated into Ukrainian, Slovenian, and Portuguese. From Russia. How do you feel about having your work presented to readers in different countries with different cultures? The Bay of Lost Love.
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Plasticine Poetry Readings | Open Book: Toronto
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Submitted by Rebecca on December 1, 2010 - 11:42am. Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 6:00pm. Don't miss another night of knockout punch of brilliant poetry featuring David Clink, Adebe D.A., Dawn Promislow. The evening will be hosted by the lovely, hilarious Cathy Petch. More info: http:/ www.facebook.com/event. See map: Google Maps.
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Guest Blog: Diaspora Dialogues: A leg up on a steep and slippery path | Open Book: Toronto
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Guest Blog: Diaspora Dialogues: A leg up on a steep and slippery path. Submitted by clelia on March 23, 2011 - 1:44pm. Mentorship program connects emerging writers with established writers. Past mentee Pradeep Solanki. Writes about his experience working with his mentor, Rabindranath Maharaj. You can read more about the Diaspora Dialogues mentorship program here. Erin on March 24, 2011 - 2:54pm said:. Thanks for this inspiring story, Pradeep. It sounds like Rabindranath Maharaj has the qualities of a...
