In the past month or two since the social-distancing measures have been in place, the crew at the Franco-American Programs of the University of Maine in Orono has hosted weekly on-line events that they’re calling “Kitchen Table Talks.” The talks have explored everything from the role of the French in the American Revolutionary War to … More Franco-American Writers’ Panel
I’m pleased and humbled that my chapbook, Clean Margins, has been awarded the Harbor Review Editor’s Prize. This small collection of poems will be published on Harbor Review’s site in the coming weeks. My thanks go out to editor Allison Blevins and her gang, and I send my sincere congratulations to the other finalists. I’m … More Harbor Review Editor’s Prize
How are you holding up? Where I live, we are into our third week of social distancing. We are grateful to be in the safety and comfort of our home while others are out, facing down the uncertainty of these days at greater risk. If you have the ability to stay home, I hope you … More For Your Isolation Consideration
POSTPONED: (March 14) I’m sorry to share that Theatre New Brunswick’s upcoming production of Heroine has been postponed until COVID-19 runs its course. If you can, I urge you to make a donation to an arts organization near you or to choose an individual artist to support during this difficult time. Many artists and institutions … More “Heroine” at TNB
The second issue of Résonance is live now. The on-line literary journal, hosted by the University of Maine, is dedicated to Franco-American voices, and this issue includes some wonderful ones, like Ernie Hebert, Elizabeth Kadetsky, and Robert Perreault. My contribution, Review Essay: The Poetry of Connie Voisine, is a retrospective look at the work of … More The Poetry of Connie Voisine
It’s that time of year, when the contemplative warmth of early winter and its holidays gives way to colder days and the chilled rush of newness that a new year brings. All the projects that we postponed show up, suddenly ready to be tended to, and I find myself happy to see them, ready to … More Coming Up In 2020
The opening weekend of Pride & Prejudice at Lost Nation Theater was loads of fun, with jovial crowds who were happy to laugh along with this farcical adaptation of the classic novel. (The Times-Argus describes the production as Jane Austen meets Looney Toons.) We’re looking forward to two more weekends of performances, so please come … More Reading New Work in Montpelier
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen remains one of the greatest novelists in the English language. While many of us first encounter Austen through Hollywood adaptations of her stories that push them into the realm of rom-com (and, let’s face it, who doesn’t love a good rom-com?), the novels themselves are insightful, … More Pride & Prejudice in Montpelier
If you haven’t yet listened to the French-Canadian Legacy Podcast, I urge you to check it out now. I was honoured to be included in Jesse Martineau’s first round of interviews as he and Mike Campbell get this exciting new endeavor off the ground. The podcast is recorded in Manchester, New Hampshire, which seems to … More The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast
Great news! My first solo show, Piecework: When We Were French, is now available to stream on-line anytime on your computer, phone, or other device. Head on over to Vimeo to learn more. The show, which was originally commissioned and developed for the 2009 Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration in Burlington, Vermont, toured New England in the … More ‘Piecework’ Streaming Now
