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Two editions of the zine, It's Burning Off, with a poster behind them, with hand-drawn artwork.

Zines, alive and well in 2024 — introducing the new edition of It’s Burning Off

October 16, 2024 by Iona Coe

While many may believe that the era of the zine was long past, killed off by the ubiquity of the internet, ex-CBC broadcaster, Julia Wright, talks about her love of the medium, and introduces the new edition of her zine, It’s Burning Off.

Wright talks about the artists’ and writers’ scene in Saint John, the hands-on process of putting together each edition, and the importance of creativity and optimism. Contributor Dr. Gemma Marr adds her perspective on her involvement in the zine, and the inspiration that can be found in the city.

Copies of the new Halloween edition of It’s Burning Off is out now, and can be found in various locations around Saint John.

A book called "Canada: Musings of a Katimaviker" Sits upon a multi-coloured background consisting mainly of warm tones. The cover of the book is orange, with an image of earth in the centre. A black silhouette of a Van rests upon to the top of the globe suggesting the concept of travel.

Prince George Author Pens First Book

February 5, 2024 by Ian Gregg

Incessant traveller Devon Flynn, a Prince George millennial wearing many hats, now adds the title of author to his repertoire.

About 15 years ago the travel bug bit Flynn while living in Hazelton BC, as an opportunity to join the Katimavik program appeared.

He found unique appeal in the concept of travelling thousands of kilometres away and immersing oneself in Quebecois culture with a group of strangers. His knack for keeping notes during that experience, and several that followed, formed the beginnings of this memoir Elsewhere, Canada: Musings of a Katimaviker. With time and the benefit of hindsight, Flynn found the initiative to sit down and transform his reflection into the written word.

In this book and his conversation with CFUR News, he expresses not only the value of getting out of town and seeing the world, but that of reflecting on the qualities that influence our decisions, and ultimately make us who we are.

A closeup of the front cover of a book being held up against a tile floor. In bold black letters the title reads "Flash Reads." The book cover is a canvas of different colours.

Anthology of flash fiction, poetry, and shorts launches in the Townships

December 7, 2023 by Taylor McClure

After hosting workshops on flash writing earlier this year, Write Here Write Now (WHWN) has launched its latest anthology series Flash Reads: An Anthology of Flash Fiction, Poetry, and Shorts.

The term ‘flash’ refers to extremely brief forms of writing. This particular anthology series features poetry, flash narratives, and longer shorts capped at 1,200 words.

Flash Reads – a project funded by New Horizons – is a compilation of flash works from creative writers in the Eastern Townships and other parts of the world.

Within the first week of being launched on Amazon, Flash Reads was rated number 15 in short stories and poetry and it grabbed the number one spot on the Canadian short stories list.

CIDI spoke with Jan Draper and Rebecca Welton from WHWN for more details on flash writing and the publication of Flash Reads.

Zines, alive and well in 2024 — introducing the new edition of It’s Burning Off

Prince George Author Pens First Book

Anthology of flash fiction, poetry, and shorts launches in the Townships

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