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Poet with 3 chapbooks and one full-length book. Next full-length forthcoming in 2026 with Palimpsest Press. Chapbook editor at Anstruther Press. Learning Specialist & Instructional Designer at Western University. Father of two.
TOMORROW NIGHT CIUT 89.5 FM 10pm - 11pm host Alison Gadsby welcomes @hollay.bsky.social for her novel “The Unravelling Of Ou” @palimpsestpress.bsky.social & @cassidymcfadzean.bsky.social on her novella appearing in the collection “Dead Writers” (Invisible Publishing) TUNE IN TOMORROW NIGHT!
How lucky am I? In this NBN episode, award-winning and celebrated novelist Farzana Doctor interviews me about my novel, The Unravelling of Ou, which was released by Palimpsest Press on February 15, 2026.
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I was on CBC Ontario Morning this AM talking about The Unravelling of Ou! Many thanks to Ramraajh Sharvendiran for the conversation. 🫶🏼
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A Bow Forged from Ash is so good!
A ‘best of’ list of 2025 Canadian poetry books
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Wisdom from Indigenous authors to guide you into the new year
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And I’m hoping to head out west at some point. My last trip to Vancouver for readings was ten years ago !
If you’re looking for London readings, Little Wren Books is a great new little bookstore. Jenny has been booking some great readings there.
Thank you so much Christina! Really appreciate it. Hope your book tour/readings are going well. Any chance you’re coming to London area for a reading soon?
Book cover design for “Half-Earth” poetry collection by Blair Trewartha. Image of a floating between tree stumps with hand drawn trees.
Next full length poetry collection coming this Spring with @palimpsestpress.bsky.social. Huge thanks to Ellie Hastings for the incredible cover design, and @aimeeddunn.bsky.social and Jim Johnstone for providing the perfect home for my next book. #canlit, #poetry
Don’t miss Paul Vermeersch, Pujita Verna, and David Barrick tonight in London - 7pm at Little Wren Books. #ldnont #canlit #poetry
That’s a phenomenal poem! I remember this series well. Glad to see it revived.
Incredible weekend winter camping in Algonquin park. #camping
LONDON, ONTARIO! Get ready! This Tuesday night I'm reading from NMLCT at Little Wren Books. I'll be joined by Pujita Verma and David Barrick, with thanks to Antler River Poetry. Starts at 7pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Next Tuesday at Little Wren Books in London Ontario! #ldont #canlit
Submissions to Arc's Poem of the Year Contest are open, and all poets are welcome to submit an extra poem before the Early Bird Deadline on December 31, 2025. All entries include a 1-year subscription to Arc Poetry Magazine! Don't sleep on this opportunity!
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Antler River Poetry presents: Colleen Thibaudeau: An Evening of Poetry and Memories Head shot of Colleen Thibaudeau. Guest Readers: John Tyndall, Karen Schindler, Penn Kemp, David White, Nancy Tausky, Jenny Berkel, Patricia Black, Jordan Williamson, James Stewart Reaney, and Susan Wallace Wednesday, December 3 Reading: 7-8:30pm Landon Branch Library 167 Wortley Rd. 519-439-6240
Join us for a magical evening of poetry and memories focused on Canadian literary legend, Colleen Thibaudeau, presented by Antler River Poetry!
Join us Dec 3, 7-8:30 pm at Landon Library for an evening of live readings from local poets and community members in her memory.
It will! You’ll love Little Wren Books too. Jenny has done an incredible job.
Looking forward to this Paul!
Yes, next book out in the spring. And yourself?
hey! im launching my new poetry book, the book of sentences, this saturday 5pm at plan 99/the manx pub w zane koss! you should come! / @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @invisibooks.bsky.social ;
here's a wee piece i wrote on the new collection:
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Thanks so much for sharing Vicki! That’s a throw back lol. Appreciate the share!
Don’t miss the launch of Melissa Powless Day’s phenomenal debut tonight in London at Little Wren Books, 7pm! #canlit #booksky #ldont #poetry @palimpsestpress.bsky.social
Such a great article. The literary community is thriving in London, Ontario, and David Barrick is a big part of that.
newly posted at @periodicities.bsky.social : David Barrick : Some Literary Activity around London, ON and Deshkan Ziibi
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Well, probably most looking forward to The Idea of an Entire Life (Billy-ray Belcourt), A Bow Forged from Ash (Melissa Powless Day) and The World After Rain (Canisia Lubrin). Those are my top 3, but I’m also really looking forward to the new collections from Paul Vermeersch and Conor McDonnell. You?
So many great books coming out this Fall! #canlit #booksky #poetry
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I have about 3 of those stacks at all times, one in my bedroom and one or two around the house. I wouldn’t say it’s “working” though lol
Book launch at Little Wren Books at 4:15pm
Another great book launch at Little Wren Books today in London at 4:15pm! #LdnOnt #Canlit