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Did you know EVENT accepts cover photo submissions Did you know EVENT accepts cover photo submissions from BC-based photographers? This photo is by the wonderfully talented Jackie Dives and it’s titled: “Self Portrait as Shrimp”
Illustrations by Amelia Wiygul for Alpay Ulku’s Illustrations by Amelia Wiygul for Alpay Ulku’s poem, “I Dream of Starfish, Squirrels” in EVENT 49/2
For EVENT 49/2, John Wall Barger reviewed two new For EVENT 49/2, John Wall Barger reviewed two new poetry collections by Julie Joosten and Sadiqa de Meijer: “Every book of poetry teaches us how to read it: as political, confessional, philosophical, playful... like a generous guide, the book... lets us know if we’re walking along dangerous cliffs, or in open fields.”
Join EVENT’s own Cathy Stonehouse on November 28 Join EVENT’s own Cathy Stonehouse on November 28th and December 12th for two evenings of virtual readings, hosted by Pedlar Press. To register, email: feralgrl@interlog.com with your details
Each issue of EVENT contains short stories, poems, Each issue of EVENT contains short stories, poems, illustrations, and book reviews. Our current issue 49/2 also features a special non-fiction piece by Scott Randall. Read on, through isolation and beyond.
Repost from @bara.tereza. Find her poems in our cu Repost from @bara.tereza. Find her poems in our current issue, 49/2. Purchase link in bio.
Amelia Wiygul's illustrations accompany short-fict Amelia Wiygul's illustrations accompany short-fiction, "Cleaning Out His Room" by Wayne Yetman, in EVENT 49/2.
Words from Michael Penny and Bára Hladík featu Words from Michael Penny and Bára Hladík featured on the back of EVENT 49/2. Find their poetry and more in our current issue, along with illustrations, fiction, and a special piece of non-fiction.
From @jackiedivesphoto, "'Early this year, while a From @jackiedivesphoto, "'Early this year, while at an artist residency in Mexico City, a birthday of mine passed that left me feeling paralyzed emotionally and creatively. Looking for inspiration, I wandered the local market and started to purchase items I felt a connection to... I thought they were beautiful; they were calling to me." Read more about Jackie's inspiration for this photograph in EVENT 49/2.
Illustrations for EVENT 49/2 come from Amelia Wiyg Illustrations for EVENT 49/2 come from Amelia Wiygul, whose dreamy image can be seen here accompanying Scott Randall’s non-fiction, “Picture Books with Animals”
Douglas College’s Creative Writing Department is Douglas College’s Creative Writing Department is now accepting applications for a Virtual Indigenous Writer in Residence position. The position will be held for one week, from February 22 to 26, 2021. The writer will receive a $6,000 honorarium. The application deadline is November 9th, 2020. See the link in our bio for more details.
On the EVENT Blog— The Shadow Element: Rob Taylo On the EVENT Blog— The Shadow Element: Rob Taylor Interviews Terry Ann Carter. “I feel that there has never been a better time to teach these valuable lessons of haiku than right now, in these uncertain COVID-19 days. Young people are spending more time in nature. They are reflecting on inner thoughts. They are appreciating the small gifts of beauty all around them. What a great time to set that all down in this concise poetic form. This is magic of the senses.”
49/2 is hitting the streets. We see you. Thank you 49/2 is hitting the streets. We see you. Thank you.
Vancouver photographer Jackie Dives’ work has gr Vancouver photographer Jackie Dives’ work has graced the cover of EVENT 49/2 once again. Inside, you'll find poetry, fiction, illustrations, non-fiction, book reviews, and news from your favourite local lit scene. Happy fall reading, everyone.
EVENT 49/2 is slowly making its way to your mailbo EVENT 49/2 is slowly making its way to your mailboxes. This issue features poetry by Bára Hladík, Andrea MacPherson, Alpay Ulku, and more. Plus, fiction by Jason Jobin, Kari Teicher, and non-fiction by Scott Randall. Subscriptions and single issues can always be purchased via our website. When your issue arrives, show us what it looks like.
The deadline for our Non-Fiction Contest ends tomo The deadline for our Non-Fiction Contest ends tomorrow. Send us your raw, dark, beautiful moments, or the opposite of that, by tomorrow and you’ll have a chance to win $3000 in prizes plus publication in EVENT. Submit through the link in bio 🌟
Art by @ingrid.skare for Kevin Irie's poem, "An Od Art by @ingrid.skare for Kevin Irie's poem, "An Ode to Produce" in EVENT 49/1. Buy subscriptions and back issues at eventmagazine.ca
Our Non-Fiction Contest submissions close in exact Our Non-Fiction Contest submissions close in exactly 10 days. With $3000 in prizes and publication in EVENT, you don’t want to miss this deadline! Not sure what to write about? Try these prompts: Write about a moment that divided your life into before and after OR write a scene of a personal experience that risks making you look bad. Get writing and submit by October 15th to win!
There are only two weeks left to submit to our Non There are only two weeks left to submit to our Non-Fiction Contest! This year’s contest boasts $3000 in prizes winnings, judging by acclaimed author @dr._madhur_anand, plus publication in EVENT. Entries are $34.95 each and include a one-year subscription to EVENT. Finish up those edits and submit your work soon!
Art by @ingrid.skare for Alice Gauntley’s story, Art by @ingrid.skare for Alice Gauntley’s story, “Stripped” in EVENT 49/1– “Sick recognition tastes so similar to vodka and juice that several girls present cannot distinguish the sensations in their mouths. Others taste nothing familiar at all.”
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