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SUMMARY:Book Launch—On Occasion: Poems for the People
DESCRIPTION:A book launch on the occasion of On Occasion: Poems for the People’s official release! \nJoin editor Sina Queyras at 7 PM on Tuesday\, May 12\, on the pub day of On Occasion\, at Librairie De Stiil Bookstore (351 Duluth Ave. E.\, Montreal). Queyras will be joined by Misha Solomon\, Shelagh Rowan-Legg\, Chanel Sutherland\, Lena Palacios\, Valerie Free\, Constantina Gicopoulous\, Ethel Meilleur\, and Paisley Conrad reading Angie Conrad. A lineup not to miss.\n \nAbout the Book\nA twenty-first-century reconsideration of the occasional poem by contemporary writers. \nOn Occasion is a collection rooted in the tradition of the poem as an act of love\, an act of protest\, an act of visionary incantation\, of remembrance\, of a call to arms\, and a much-needed balm. \nThe traditional ‘occasional poem’ has a bad rap: a tedious rhyming poem at a wedding or a dreary verse at a funeral. This is not that. These are poems for a tumultuous and complicated world\, for occasions that may be celebrations or mournings\, or anything in between; from life cycles\, to earth cycles\, to social cycles\, editor Sina Queyras brings together a collection of poetry that speaks to moments of upheaval\, revolution\, and challenge. Poetry that people can turn to. \nOn Occasion contains over a hundred poems for different occasions\, including writing by Suzanne Buffam\, Heather Christle\, CAConrad\, Sue Goyette\, Canisia Lubrin\, bpNichol\, Michael Ondaatje\, Lisa Robertson\, Sue Sinclair\, and A. E. Stallings.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/book-launch-on-occasion-poems-for-the-people/
LOCATION:De Stiil Booksellers\, 351 Avenue Duluth\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2W1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Writers' Retreat: Doolin\, Ireland May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join a small group of writers in various genres for our second retreat to Doolin\, Ireland. 10 days\, 9 nights with writing workshops with memoir and prose writer Kerri Ní Dochartaigh\, poet Nikki Griffin\, poet Grace Wells\, and creative nonfiction writer Ryan Dennis; field trips to the largest Aran Island\, the Burren\, and the cliffs of Moher. Depending on room type\, prices range from $2400USD-$2900USD (and USD are not as far off from CAD as they used to be). Includes lodging\, 2 meals per day (except first day (welcome dinner) and last day (breakfast); and all activities. Does not include alcohol\, or airfare. Limited to 10 participants at any stage of their writing career. \n\n\n\nRetreat website: https://www.nature-culture.net/ireland-retreat-2026 \n\n\n\nWe had a great time this year; see photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/X2E2ATaUNz4EQ2Zw6 \n\n\n\nHope you can join us! \n\n\n\n\n\nStart:May 16\, 2026\, 4:00 pm UTC/London Time \n\n\n\nEnd:May 25\, 2026\, 10:00 am UTC/London Time \n\n\nEvent Category: Book Launch\, Reading\n\n\nVenue: Doolin\, Ireland — Doolin\, County Clare Ireland\, View Venue Website
URL:https://qwf.org/event/writers-retreat-doolin-ireland-may-2026/
LOCATION:QC
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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