Author Archives: Pearl

I have curiosity about monoku which are one-liner haiku. Not monostitch — that is more like the American sentence. I do like me a good caesura. I’m thinking, I’ll try to make a group chapbook again. It’s been a while. I’m thinking for the end of June 2026, the ottawa small press fair, with a […]

I am aiming to read wider, and source sustainably. And peck away at French books. I kick myself for not getting any häiku at the conference. This count includes ones read and partly read. Not the 50 or so others scattered around. I’m hoping to finish title 115 read this week. Page count varying from […]

I’m toying with the idea of doing a call and getting a chapbook done for end of June. Madness?

I have a few more pics but mostly memories. But I do have news from Haiku Canada! Mike Montreuil is the new president of Haiku Canada as Angela Leuck steps down and more into her publishing, Yarrow Press. Jessica Allyson the new head newsletter editor of Haiku Canada Review. Maxianne and I continue as the […]

There are two types of goals: process goals and outcome goals. Outcome goals, for an example, not my goal, to lead writers on a cruise retreat so that you travel is free. To have 10,000 followers. To sell 5000 copies of your book. To have one of the big companies publish your book. Process goals […]