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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Pivot at the Press Club
Tracy Kyncl discuss Pivot Readings, Anita Lahey's new book of essays, poet Laurie D. Graham, and Andrew Sullivan's juggalo-inspired story, "Hatchet Man." -
Author Notes: Rob Benvie
Puritan contributor Rob Benvie discusses his short story, "Glassiness," P.G. Wodehouse, human taxidermy, and a productive writer's mindset. -
“I Try to Be Conscious of the Various Differences”: Farzana Doctor on Brockton Writers
Puritan writer Jess Taylor interviews Farzana Doctor, who shares the story of the inception of Brockton Writers, and discusses their inclusive outlook. -
Author Notes: Deirdre Maultsaid
Deirdre Maultsaid discusses her poem, "Shine on, you moons of Jupiter," the traditional role of women in poetry, and Donny Osmond's smile. -
Rebels, Bombs, Duende
Jason Freure discusses Jim Smith's poetry book, Happy Birthday, Nicanor Parra, its anti-poetic form, Smith's literary influences, and its homage to duende. -
ECW: A Little Out of the Ordinary
Tracy Kyncl discusses ECW, the Wolsak and Wynn launch at The Steady, Gregory Betts’ hilarious anecdotes, host Paul Vermeersch, and poet Catherine Graham. -
Author Note: Meg Johnson
Recent Puritan contributor Meg Johnson discusses the composition of her poem, “American Woman,” in Issue XXII: Summer 2013 of The Puritan. -
Why “Why are we surprised by David Gilmour”?
Andy Verboom responds to André Babyn regarding the David Gilmour controversy, and categorizes the types of responses that his views have generated. -
Television-Themed Halloween Costumes for Literary Figures, Living and Dead
In his Halloween piece, Editorial Assistant André Babyn envisions quirky TV parallels for iconic writers roaming the earth and beyond the grave. -
Local Publishers Launch Their Fall Lineups
Puritan Publicity Agent Tracy Kyncl discusses the recent Coach House book launch, Alana Wilcox and her role as MC, and the poets who read their work. -
ReTrOspective: Looking Back at uTOpia in the Rob Ford Era
Jason Freure discusses uTOpia: Towards a New Toronto, Torontian architecture, Eberhard Zeidler's autobiography, and differences between Toronto and Paris. -
“My Literary Heart Is Still in Toronto:” Stuart Ross on His Patchy Squirrel Lit-Serv
Jess Taylor skype-interviews Stuart Ross on the origins of Patchy Squirrel, its layout, email responses, and the disparities between Cobourg and Toronto.