Sandy Pool gets some well-deserved praise in the April 2013 edition of Alberta Views for her latest collection, Undark: An Oratorio. In this review, an insightful comparison is made between reading these poems and experiencing an intricate musical piece. Reviewer Julie Sedivy draws attention to the lyrical flow between contrasting voices throughout the book and Pool’s ability to interplay light and sound to create a [...]
Bradley Somer’s debut novel was released only a few short months ago and yet Imperfections has already spent some time on the Calgary bestseller list and is getting lots of positive attention in the CanLit scene. Somer gets a glowing review in Quill & Quire‘s Jan/Feb 2013 issue. In Mark Sampson’s opinion, “Virtually every paragraph of Imperfections teems with authorial [...]
rob mclennan calls Sandy Pool’s new book of poetry, “a striking performance of grief and compassion, sung as an acknowledgment of those who suffered at the hands of progress.” To check out this feature review of Sandy Pool’s latest work, Undark: An Oratorio visit rob mclennan’s blog. Sandy Pool’s second book, Undark: An Oratorio, is equal [...]
In the latest Art Threat issue, reviewer Michael Nenonen dives into the deep, dark waters of Allegheny, BC and discovers that Rodney DeCroo’s poetry “resonates with clarity, courage, and craftsmanship.” “It reveals the terrible beauty of the human spirit, forcing us to acknowledge the gravity of the crimes inflicted upon it. [DeCroo] helps us to remember ourselves, and [...]