Author Archives: Pearl

I have heard this theoretical construct of “neurotypical” exists and this is of no help to them, if they exist. One can be buoyed by one’s natural tendency with things that fit your energy. Use this handy-dandy guide. Condition Your Form schizoid personality disorder epic blank verse seasonal affective disorder ballad sadism awdl gywydd anxiety […]

There’s been a shift at night. Used to be I’d forget to attend class until exam time. Sometimes my primary school or secondary school or university graduations were rescinded because I missed a class. Pretty common dream among people I understand. Or I searched a toilet and all would be out of service. I’d show […]

Feel for the weak spots It would be interesting to do a screen recording of editing a poem.

The next edition of Ottawa’s Versefest is coming…the schedule is still to be announced but so far we know…March 24-29, Misha Solomon! Karen Solie! Isabella Wang! Sheri-D Wilson! Jérôme Melançon! Kacper Bartczak! Paul Vermeersch! Alexandre Yergeau! Jumoke Verissimo! With readings, performances and workshops. Keep gaps in your calendar.

Upcoming in the anthology launch, Hills’ Almanach des Collines. Note: due to illness the launch has been bumped a week until Feb 13th. I’m one of a dozen writers/artists with a vision of the future in the anthology. The mandate was that, the specifics of time for this place up to each person. I picked […]