This 49-page illustrated short novel packs a powerful punch. Buy this book I purchased my copy from Bolen Books Illustrated … More Book Review: Fox 8 (illustrated short novel) by George Saunders
photo by ldyck When you think about someone who is disabled you may envision someone who is weak. You may … More Emphasizing the ‘ability’ in disability (list) by Leanne Dyck
Milkman by Anna Burns is set in Ireland during the 1970s, during the time of the troubles. “Everyone” is afraid and … More Book Review: Milkman by Anna Burns
What would you do to make a dream reality? This short story was inspired by The Perfect Nanny by Leila … More Annie (short story) by Leanne Dyck
Unlike many of the books I review, I’ve found it impossible to review Bellevue Square without spoilers. Sorry… Published in Canada by … More Book Review: Bellevue Square by Michael Redhill
Do you judge a person before you get to know them? Haven’t we all–at one time or another? Do you … More Baby Rescuer (short story) by Leanne Dyck
Birth stories–some of us are given them; others of us have to find them. This short story celebrates the discovers. Huldufolk … More Huldufolk (short story) by Leanne Dyck
Something for Everyone by Lisa Moore is tailor-made for a creative writing course. The collection could be used for exploring form, … More Book Review: Something for Everyone by Lisa Moore (short story collection)
photo by ldyckBuy this Book Bluebeard’s Egg is an ideal book club read. There’s plenty of flue for literary discussion, … More Book Review: Bluebeard’s Egg by Margaret Atwood (short story collection)
photo by ldyck From 2010 to 2019, I’ve shared short fiction on this blog. Recently I hunted down the stories … More Your Favourites: a short story collection by Leanne Dyck
It’s been a long, hard winter. Let’s court spring with a poem. ‘February 2019 on Mayne Island’ phtoto by ldyck Let … More Let the Sunshine in (narrative poem) by Leanne Dyck
Set in Alberta, Canada–and England and Italy–before, during and after the Second World War, A Wake for the Dreamland is … More Book Review: A Wake for the Dreamland by Laurel Deedrick-Mayne (historical fiction) and interview with the author
Set in the 1800s, a time of great scientific and humanitarian advancements, this sweeping tale takes us from the British … More Book Review: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan (historical fiction)
