Beyond the Concert Hall: An Anthology of Sound by Laberinto Press is launching this fall. The book is available to order through their website. You can hear me share my pieces at the Book Launch on October 14, along with stunning performances by other contributors and musical guests. Beyond the Concert Hall – Book Launch
October 14, 2026 – Anthology Launch – Beyond the Concert Hall Read More »
I am thrilled to return to the Calgary Stroll of Poets Festival this year. I will be reading a poem or two at the Open Mic (Sat. 19, 2:45 p.m., Madi’s 1212). And then I’ll be supporting a group of poets from the Edmonton Stroll of Poets Society with their reading immediately after (same venue).
September 17 – 20, 2026 — Calgary Stroll of Poets Festival Read More »
The Hummingbird Haiku Chapbook, edited by the every inspirational Lisa Mulrooney, is available online here. So grateful to all the Edmonton poets who shared their sparkling haiku poetry with us — and whose collaborative energy generated some spectacular whirling-wing rengas!
July 22, 2026 – Hummingbird Haiku Chapbook Read More »
At the Rooster Kitchen and Bar in Edmonton, Alberta, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.). Hosted with Lisa Mulrooney and sponsored by The Nightingale Spoken Word Series. Attendees are invited to bring up to three haiku — readers will be drawn at random. Traditional or non-traditional…all forms of haiku are welcome.
July 22, 2026 – Hummingbird Haiku Special Read More »
I will be participating in the 4th annual “Music and the Spoken Word” event on July 12, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Edmonton (10804 – 119 St. NW). Reverend Audrey Brooks created this contemplative and reflective event — and, this year, I am honoured to help her and
July 12, 2026 – Music and the Spoken Word Read More »
I’m thrilled to be participating in two @edmpoetryfest events this weekend! On Saturday, I’m representing the @strollofpoetsyeg for Dapper Dan (@mrdanpoitras) and the Turtle Island Collective’s inaugural improvisation poetry tournament…which is, wow, already sold out. Then on Sunday, I’ll be sharing my contributions to “Beyond the Concert Hall ” — the forthcoming anthology from @wearelaberintopress of music-inspired writing. It’s
April 11 & 12, 2026 – Edmonton Poetry Festival Read More »
For the third year, I will be reading “Mustanging” poems with Don Perkins and Anna Marie Sewell at the Stroll of Poets’ Haven Reading. Hosted and also featuring poetry by Kathy Fisher. 7 p.m. at the Upper Crust Cafe in Edmonton, Alberta. $5 cash admission. Bring your own poem for the open mic afterwards —
March 16, 2026 — Featured Reader at the Stroll of Poets Haven Reading Read More »
Stroll of Poets members will be featured at the “Horns A’Plenty” Epiphany Concert “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” on Sunday, January 4 at 3:30 p.m. at St Timothy’s Anglican Church (8420- 145 St NW). I will be both playing horn and reading poetry. Music and words and evening light…it is truly something special. The concert
January 4, 2026 — Horns A’Plenty Epiphany Concert Read More »
I will be attending the 2025 Calgary Stroll of Poets Festival. I will be sharing my own work at the open mic at Rosso (1402 – 9 Avenue SE, Calgary) on Saturday, September 6 at 5:15 p.m. I will then be hosting a curated reading for four readers from the Edmonton Stroll of Poets Society
September 5 – 7, 2025 – Calgary Stroll of Poets Festival Read More »
I will be a featured reader, along with Lisa Anderson, Don Perkins, and Anna Marie Sewell, at the final Poets’ Haven of the 2024-2025 season. 7 p.m. at the Upper Crust Cafe in Edmonton, Alberta. $5 cash admission. Bring your own poem for the open mic afterwards — new readers are always welcome! Poet’s Haven
May 12, 2025 — Poets’ Haven Reading with the Stroll of Poets Read More »