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We bring literature to life
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Black Moss and our authors make Canadian literature and poetry a part of everyday life, bringing new perspectives and ways of looking at day-to-day life and reaching out to audiences in unexpected ways.
Black Moss launches an exploration of a way of life that has disappeared, what we are losing and what we have lost.Although I despise the word “lifestyle” the connection between agriculture and the wilderness, cultivation and culture, are very relevant and there is an entire way of life vanishing.
The ironic parallel for me as a writer is the disappearance of poetry in the life of the people. Once upon a time, when education was committed to the making of a well-rounded, fully engaged mind, my Uncle John, a shepherd who could quote Virgil and Shakespeare, is now gone. Even the educated classes don’t seem to realize the importance of the contemplative, slow thinking, lingering and deepening experience, and the entertainment of agitprop performance pieces. – John B. Lee
Black Moss uses narrative literature and poetry to chronicle the events, lives and experiences unique and important to Canadians. The Family Farm is one of the first three of these themed explorations that can be found in Poetry in Life on this site.
News & Events
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Black Moss authors Menard & Narbonne launch new books
Black Moss authors André Norbonne and Christopher Lawrence Menard launch their new books at a sold-out event at the Windsor Club.
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Christopher Lawrence Menard launches his first book May 11, 2022
Christopher Lawrence Menard launches his first book – at the end beginnings – A Memoir in Poems – May 11, 2022 at the KordaZone Theatre, 2520 Seminole Street, Windsor. Tickets are free – Space is limited Reserve now: Use Eventbrite call Julienne
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Fish and Fiction
Black Moss Press proudly present two amazing authors, Andre Narbonne and Peter Hrastovec. Join us for a reading, author talk, Q&A & book signing. Andre Narbonne’s novel Lucien & Olivia is a love story set in Halifax, the Great Lakes, and Eastern Seaboard
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Local Magic in Amherstburg
Featuring three amazing new books and four local authors: • Peter Hrastovec • André Norbonne • Nick Hildenbrand • Jovan Stevanov April 28, 2022 7 p.m. River Bookshop 67 Richmond St, Amherstburg Space is limited Click here for free tickets
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Back to Back Events!
for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fish-fiction-tickets-318249792697 Join us Wednesday April 27th for a night of Fish & Fiction at the Windsor Club, and again Thrusday April 28th to celebrate Local Magic at River Bookshop in Amherstburg. Two nights of fun, four local authors, and
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University of Windsor Editing & Publishing Practicum Gears Up for Poetry Book Launch on April 6
After seven hard months of work, University of Windsor practicum students will soon get to show off the books they helped publish. Read more about these students and the great work they've done.
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We’re Back!
The Black Moss team is happy to announce two upcoming in-person events. Join us Thursday March 24, at River Bookshop, and Wednesday April 6th at KordaZone Theatre.
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Marty Gervais talks about Walk in the Woods
Marty Gervais has given an interview with CBC Windsor about Walk in the Woods and the process of photographing and writing for this unique collection that showcases one of Windsor/Essex's best kept secrets! To read more from the CBC interview
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The Poet’s Voice Reading Series: Featuring Mary Ann Mulhern & Robert Hilles
This November installment of the Poet's Voice Reading Series, sponsored by Black Moss Press, features Mary Ann Mulhern and Robert Hilles and is hosted by Julienne Rousseau. Listen as these two talented writers read from their recently published books, both
Black Moss books are distributed by Fitzhenry & Whiteside. We acknowledge and thank the Canada Council and the Ontario Arts Council for their generous support. Thank you as well to the City of Windsor for its support and encouragement of our press and building community awareness of and support for Canadian literature in Windsor.
