Pnina Granirer launched her latest book, "Garden of Words," at the Jewish Book Festival in Vancouver on February 9. The poems in the book become illustrations for art created long before they were written, enriching the visual with the literary. The five chapters of short poems, some reminiscent of Haiku, deal with thoughts and feelings inspired by the simple reality of living and her wish “to plant a garden of...
Excerpt from today's Vancouver Sun article, on our local author Susan Hyatt Susan Hyatt, Vancouver-based decorator and author of the book Best Dressed Tables, tells us how to create perfect winter tablescapes. Article by Aleesha Harris Creating the perfect holiday tablescape shouldn’t start with a big shopping haul at your favourite home goods store. Instead, says Susan Hyatt, a Vancouver-based decorator and author of the book Best Dressed Tables (Granville...
Our local author, Bruno Huber, will be reading from both of this published books, Mariposa Intersections, and Folly Bistro on December 10th, 2020 Stay tuned for details Bruno can also be accessed via his blog
Dear Listeners Our first broadcast was recorded in the uncertain times of the first lockdown for Covid 19. it was also early days in the planning of Writers Radio which now has a website, a dedicated online radio station, and bi-weekly programming which begins TODAY. Program 1 for your listening pleasure every hour, on the hour, 24/7 November 16, 2020 Barbara Baydala reading her poem, All on This Depends...
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Update: November 21st book signing cancelled due to COVID It's probably no surprise to you that I am stuck at home in the studio, and have cancelled the book signing at the Museum of Vancouver scheduled for next Saturday, November 21st. The Museum of Vancouver (MoV) is not holding any events (although it is still open to visitors of its exhibitions), and it appears unlikely that...
Pnina Granirer, author of Light Within the Shadows, is joining some illustrious company at the Richmond Art Gallery this month in a show entitled "Selected Stories: 1980-2020." The RAG is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month and is "showcasing" a selection of works from its permanent collection. According to the RAG: The permanent collection contains nearly 400 works of art in a variety of media, collected from 1982 to 2020. Most...
Granville Island publishing author Gogs Gagnon appears on the Anti-Cancer Club show, which called his book, Prostate Cancer Strikes: Navigating the Storm, "a must-read for anyone facing a prostate cancer diagnosis." [su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UTQJBtxCyao" width="400" height="320" title=“Anti Cancer Club“]
Midwest Book Review I'm very pleased to announce that the September 2020 issue of our online book review magazine "MBR Bookwatch" features a review of "Grownupedness": Synopsis: Pivotal events in Clarissa P. Green's childhood altered the trajectory of her family relationships, personal life and career. Within the course of one year, her youngest sister passed away within seven months of her birth, and both her father and grandmother suffered near-fatal...
"Crowns of Thorns," a poem for Peter Marcus, whose collection of verse, A Worker's Friend, was published in 2019: "The air is fresh but we can’t breathe easier with these crowns of thorns we’re unable to mask, a sick response to a disease gone viral..." Read the entire poem on the People's World website.
The latest review for Bruno Huber's Folly Bistro is in. Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite had this to say: This story is about taking chances, adventure, and friendship with a twist of humor. Picture sitting down to watch your favorite play whether it's on Broadway or at your local community theater; the stage is set, so get ready to be taken on an adventure in Folly Bistro by Bruno Huber....
