Category: Interviews

Pauline Shen interviews contemporary authors and artists.

Interviews

Interview with Max and Teona Bjork

Pauline Shen

In this post, we’ll be learning more about Max and Teona Bjork, the work they do in managing Writing Battle, and where this writing competition may be headed in the near future. Max Bjork is the Halifax-based creator of Writing Battle and runs it along with Teona Bjork who is a full-time mom and part-time Writing Battle administrator.

There were over 1200 stories in the recent Winter Flash Fiction Battle. What has been the most surprising thing about these tournaments so far?

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Interview with Alanna Rusnak

Pauline Shen

In this post, we’ll be hearing from Alanna Rusnak, Author of The Church in the Wildwood, Owner & Operator of Chicken House Press, and Founder & Managing Editor of Blank Spaces Magazine. Curious in knowing the origins of the beautiful Blank Spaces Magazine? Want some insight into what it takes to branch out on your own in the publishing industry? In this interview, Alanna tells us all about these things plus talks about her current work-in-progress and more!

So, you wear a lot of hats, Alanna. Tell us a bit about your average day or work week.

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Interview with Garrett Souliere

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In this post, we’ll be hearing from Garrett Souliere, Editor/Founder of Quibble Literary Journal. Garrett tells us the story behind Quibble’s founding, describes how the journal has and continues to evolve, and shares inspiring words that every budding writer should know.

When you first founded Quibble, what was the main driving factor that motivated you to launch this independent magazine? 

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Interview with Nancy Kay Clark

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In this post, we’ll be learning more about Nancy Kay Clark, Toronto-based Writer & Editor, and Editor-in-Chief of CommuterLit.com. Nancy tells us about the beginnings of CommuterLit, gives poignant advice to new writers, and shares resources for writers such as the CommuterLit Writing Circle.

Nancy, you have a lot of editing experience. Can you share your number one tip for budding writers looking to get published?

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