Author archives: Pearl

Head’s up, I also put writing at substack where you can subscribe. And different stuff at Patreon where you can also subscribe. Patreon tends to be shorter, poem drafts and quick, but not twitter-quick thought and Substack is more in depth. In the latest of the latter I look at what I’ve been reading and […]

Mike Way was an enthusiastic people’s poet at open mics. He was emphatic and politically engaged, a seeker and yet full of fun. We started corresponding 6 years ago or so. (He nicknamed me Pearlster. ) He worked contracts for the CRA and as a “writer/editor” for the Canada School of Public Service, a journalistic […]

This is the 4th year that the market is held. Look for it on the left parking area of the Meredith Center (on the side of the woods) They generally have about 14 vendors including ready-made food vendors, to encourage picnics, plus live music each week. There will be about 5 tents of authors.

Chelsea author’s market,  Marché Chelsea Market, Thurs June 29th from 4-7 PM. 23 Cecil Road, Chelsea on left parking area of the Meredith Center, on the side of the woods. 5 tents of authors, 14 vendors including ready-made food vendors to encourage picnics plus live music each week. Short readings by authors who wish to […]

Ten Toes Coffee, Somerset St, was the venue for this spring’s pre-press fair reading. Apparently it’s been open a few months. What a sweet little spot for coffee, tea, snacks, or laundry in the back apparently. A green and orange and stained glass and retro glass decor. Next time I’ll have to try the matcha […]