the mourning after, my first book of poetry, is a retrospective volume comprised of selected pieces written over the last 15 years. The book explores sex, love, heartbreak, loss, grief, anger and human relationships.
I collaborated on this project with my longtime friend Andreas Loutas, a naturally gifted artist whose work is dark, complex and provocative. Andreas created 43 original illustrations inspired by my poetry, including full-colour front and back covers.
the mourning after is self-published and self-designed. I did all the print layout work myself and prepped digital files for an on-demand printing/publishing company that produces and ships the books in any requested quantity as they are ordered online via their website.
the mourning after was officially released on October 26, 2011. If you are interested in owning a copy, it is available to order through Lulu.com or to buy from me directly. If you're here in Edmonton, I am always willing to meet you and/or deliver your book personally. I accept cash or e-mail money transfer. Copies are $20 each. Contact me at confessionality@gmail.com for details on local purchasing.
the mourning after is also available at two local independent retailers here in Edmonton: Audrey's Books (10702 Jasper Avenue) and Greenwoods' Bookshoppe (10309 Whyte Avenue). Both have a wonderful reputation for supporting local authors, and I'm delighted to have my books there!
I find this song pretty ridiculous but strangely addictive. Lost my concentration on the second time through the bridge and garbled the lyrics a bit, but it was the best take I got and I was tired of my pick … (more)
i’ve been adrift
in a star-lined room
without mother on my wing
to guide me in
zero gravity
bashing between
these four walls
in search of a calling
a solution to my battle
with grief’s maze
of depression
distraction
and rage (more)
When the 2012 Alberta Provincial Election was first called, I swore to myself and those I held dear that I would not discuss politics or the election online, except to share articles by others that I found interesting, intriguing, or … (more)
I have just received an amazing essay from Brody (e-mail handle, brodyhasballs) via comments on yegslutwalk.com, which explains his understanding of the biological imperative behind why our culture celebrates “studs” and condemns “sluts”. I can’t say it’s changed my mind, … (more)
The boys at The Unknown Studio (@bingofuel and @scottybomb) invited me on their podcast to talk about my book, Words with Friends, and being a geek girl for more than half a decade. I also get to share the air … (more)
On not exactly a whim, but something I’ve been meaning to do for awhile, I have moved my personal blog over from a simple WordPress.com account to a self-hosted WordPress installation here under my own domain. I threw it together … (more)
On April 3, 2011, thousands of Torontonians took to the streets to protest remarks made by Toronto Police Const. Michael Sanguinetti to York University students that “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized”, as well as the … (more)
