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.
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On Having Many Stomachs, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Arts // John Nyman
As part of our guest edited month, “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture,” John Nyman reflects on the value of interdisciplinary reviewing. -
More Critical and Compassionate // Terese Mason Pierre
As part of our guest edited month, “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture,” Terese Mason Pierre considers how reviewing plays a role in supporting her own work and the work of other Black writers. -
Against Assessment; Please Bring Snacks // Aaron Boothby
Aaron Boothby ponders assessment, value, membership, evaluation, judgment, and more as part of our guest edited month looking at “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture.” -
A Cocktail of Criticism: Reconsidering CanLit Review Culture // Klara du Plessis
As part of our guest-edited month “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture," author Klara du Plessis examines the social world of CanLit Review culture. -
Roles and Functions of Criticism: Preamble to a Discussion // Annick MacAskill
In this guest edited month, Annick MacAskill leads the reader into an exploration of “Roles and Functions of Criticism: Comments on our Review Culture." -
Review of Chance Encounters with Wild Animals by Monica Kidd // Margaryta Golovchenko
Town Crier columnist reviews new book of poetry from Monica Kidd, Chance Encounters with Wild Animals, released by Gaspereau Press in 2019 -
Tyler Enfield’s Like Rum-Drunk Angels // Charlotte Simmons
Charlotte Simmons reviews Tyler Enfield's "Like Rum-Drunk Angels" and speaks to the author about hybrid genres, character development, and the interplay between book structure and narrative. -
Tidings of Joy, Guilt, and Clichés // Sheilah Madonna M. Salvador
Sheilah Madonna M. Salvador on Christmas cliches, guilt, and leaving a collection of Danielle Steels book in the parking lot of a Value Village. -
“The Power of Storytelling”: an Interview with Laura Trethewey // Charlotte Simmons
Charlotte Simmons gives a review of Laura Trethewey's "The Imperilled Ocean" alongside an interview with the author, who explores the ocean from a plethora of angles in her new book. -
Author Note: Helen Robertson
Helen Robertson’s poem “Aposematism” appeared in The Puritan: Issue 46, Summer 2019. As part of our Author Notes series, they share some of the background behind creating the poem. -
Engaging with Desire: A Conversation with Terese Mason Pierre // Kate Finegan
Kate Finegan interviews writer/ editor/ organizer Terese Mason Pierre on the release of her limited edition chapbook Surface Area from Anstruther Press. -
Author Note: Jane Eaton Hamilton
Jane Eaton Hamilton is the author of the poem “Game Show,” which appeared in The Puritan Issue 47. As part of our Author Notes series, they share some of the background that went into the writing of the poem.
