Happy there in my Agony #6
Jude Dillon presents: Tom Wayman! Since 1973, more than 15 collections of Tom Wayman’s poems have been published in Canada and the U.S.  His 2002 title, My Father’s Cup, was shortlisted for both the Governor-General’s Literary Award and the B.C. Book Prize for poetry.  His latest book of poems is High Speed Through Shoaling Water (2007).  [...]

Around the next bent: None less than Richard Wink!
Richard, honoured to have you here! Let’s not waste time on small talk and start the interview! Do you believe in the power of the e-book? The format has potential certainly; however I’m still a fan first and foremost of a book being published in print. I appreciate the touch and feel of the physical object. At [...]

We meet again: David Oprava on “American Means”
Hey David, glad we meet again, we didn’t know where, we didn’t know when, but we did meet again … under this golden rainbow of dust and prayer. Dust for the desolation of the American Society, Prayer to encourage hope to enflame people’s hearts after reading your work and a golden rainbow for having the opportunity [...]

“American Means” by David Oprava
Ever read an epic poem that had the rhytme and style of a fine piece of music? I didn’t, till now … Colourfull etches paint the world around, not just black and white but all the colours of the rainbow … Not just another piece of classical music that sounds like bubblgum to the ear, [...]

Happy there in my agony #5
Jude Dillon presents: Ayla Newhouse, Photographer. Ayla Newhouse As a designer, my photography is structured around line, colour, balance, pattern, contrast, texture, layers and reflections. I see things that are out of place, or hidden amongst the clutter of the urban environment. By sorting, cropping and ‘designing’ what I see into each frame, I attempt to document the conversation between people [...]