The Town Crier

The Town Crier operated as a hub for criticism and commentary, connecting a community of writers, readers, and commentators through social media, and focusing on the interplay of literary opinion in and around the city of Toronto until its closure in February 2021.

• Sympathy and Propaganda

  By André Forget | December 2, 2015

  André Forget reviews Louis Carmain's Guano, discusses recent terrorist attacks in Paris and distinguishing art from propaganda.

• Author Notes: Souvankham Thammavongsa

  By Souvankham Thammavongsa | November 30, 2015

  Souvankham Thammavongsa talks back story behind her story, "Mani Pedi", writing influences, and reading Tennessee Williams.

• Four Questions for Cameron Anstee

  By Sean Lamb | November 27, 2015

  Sean Lamb talks to Cameron Anstee about Apt. 9 Press, "proper minimalism", and publishing his book, Consider Each Possibility, with Baseline Press.

• BLACK FRIDAY: A Year in Review on Nov. 27

  By The Puritan | November 25, 2015

  The Puritan's BLACK FRIDAY Event will happen at The Monarch Tavern on Friday, Nov. 27, where the e-issue will be launched, and prize winners will be reading

• Excursions in the Art of Lying

  By John Nyman | November 23, 2015

  John Nyman reviews Daniel Scott Tysdal's Fauxccasional Poems, calling the poems "memory excursions" in which history is rewritten.

• Author Notes: Joanne Arnott

  By | November 20, 2015

  Joanne Arnott recalls her experience at the 2012 Talking Stick Festival, and discusses poetry, love of self and others, and missing city buses.

• Author Notes: Scott Nolan

  By Scott Nolan | November 18, 2015

  Scott Nolan discusses songwriting, transitioning into poetry, Winnipeg life, and favourites such as Michael Ondaatje and Spoon Jackson.

• Questions for JC Bouchard

  By Domenica Martinello | November 16, 2015

  Domenica Martinello talks to JC Bouchard about his new poetry chapbook WOOL WATER in Iceland, and about similarities to Anne Carson and Rae Armantrout.

• Pillow: An Interview with Andrew Battershill

  By Dana Ewachow | November 13, 2015

  Dana Ewachow speaks with Andrew Battershill about the writing of Pillow, Canadian poetry, and reading Miranda July.

• Author Notes: Randy Lundy

  By Randy Lundy | November 11, 2015

  Randy Lundy speaks about drawing influence from his background, and shares his favourite artists, including David Hinton and Leonard Cohen.

• Writing a Profitable Suicide Note

  By Ian Murdock | November 9, 2015

  Ian Murdock on writing a profitable suicide note: George Carlin, Noam Chomsky, and post-mortem blog posts.

• Building Minas Tirith

  By Jason Freure | November 6, 2015

  Jason Freure on the failure of a LOTR Indiegogo campaign to build a life-size replica of Minas Tirith, and fans connecting to fictional realities.