@danielaelza.bsky.social
poet, writer, editor, mentor, english & creative writing instructor, private tutor, and other writerly preoccupations. dedicated volunteer to the good work which builds us up as community.
"Is This an Accident or an Illness? is a deep-hearted memoir full of uncomfortable reflections and questions...Best read under a tree, if you can." Read Jessica Poon's review of @danielaelza.bsky.social's debut prose collection on BC Review at thebcreview.ca/2026/02/10/2... #memoir #bcreview
10.02.2026 21:58 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0lovely view of the book. <3
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I read this first review of my debut essay collection with trepidation ... as it is a first. I love how the reviewer pulled through a number of threads and picked up on the unifying themes. Thank you Jessica Poon for the review of this close to my heart book. ❤ thebcreview.ca/2026/02/10/2...
10.02.2026 21:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Another view of Scar/city.
"These poems are meant to disrupt, interrupt, and unsettle you just as the threat of losing one’s home unsettles... It highlights the slipperiness of language, of politicians and planners who try to 'torture you by obfuscation'. ❤
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Hello, North Vancouver. This Saturday 17th, 4-6pm I look forward to sharing the stage with Robin Susanto, Christi Kramer, Anna Meliha, and Rev. Claire Morgan at Mount Seymour United Church. All are welcome. Details below.
14.01.2026 19:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Here she comes! Here we go!
🥳💕🕛💥 Happy New Year. ⭐️🌟✨🍾🥂 🔥💜
May she be kinder, and wiser, and a lot more peaceful. ❤
Happy Solstice to all. What will you leave behind? ❤ What will you carry forward?
Robin Wall Kimmerer gathers us around the Plant Baby Plant circles. What are you planting for the new year? What kind of plants and ruckus will you raise? ❤
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXbj...
I will be back at LUNCH POEMS in the new year to read from Scar/city. Thank you to the Lunch Poems team for running this most unique series at lunch time between 12-1pm where you can feast on both lunch and poems at the same time. ❤
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"Scar/city" and "Is this an Illness or an Accident?" are keeping good company on this list.
www.cbc.ca/books/books-...
Scar/city made the BC Review year-end reviewer picks:
"These poems—on the tough topic of community and the forces that break it—dance through the streets with characteristic pitch-perfect timing, self-awareness, and sheer lyric exuberance."
thebcreview.ca/2025/12/11/2...
the Patriotic Millionaires -they own a lot more than homes- they are asking to be taxed more - thank you Sean <3
19.11.2025 23:47 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Looking forward to engaging with JJ Lee and Onjana Yawnghwe on crossing borders~crossing genres.<3
06.11.2025 17:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Hello Burnaby and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts - I will see you on Nov. 6th for this final launch of the "Scar/city" and "Is this an Illness or an Accident?" in Studio 103 on the main floor.
26.10.2025 16:38 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
The final planned launch event for Vancouver: October 15th at the Book Warehouse Main Street. DOUBLE book launch for both books with moderators Rob Taylor and Christina Myers to speak across the genres the books span.
You can reserve a seat at the link below.
blackbondbooks.com/events/18281...
Oh, how beautiful Rahat. Thank you. <3 Can I keep these words and use them on my blog?
28.09.2025 20:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
First review of SCAR/CITY <3
thebcreview.ca/2025/09/27/2...
Victoria, See you next Friday, Oct. 3rd. <3 I will be sharing the stage with Jeremy Loveday at Planet Earth Poetry. More info at the link below:
planetearthpoetry.com/october-2025
@danielaelza.bsky.social will be launching her latest memoir, Is This An Illness or An Accident at the SFU Teck Gallery on September 24th, 2025 at 7 pm. The event will be moderated by Bonnie Nish and @angelarebrec.bsky.social. @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social will sell at the event.
23.09.2025 16:28 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Next up: debut non-fiction launch of "Is this an Illness or an Accident?" It get's its own birthday celebration:
Sept. 24th, 7pm, at the Teck Gallery, SFU downtown Vancouver. Thank you to SFU for the space. It will be great to be back in my alma mater for this reading.
Thank you to the staff at 49th Shelf for the shout for SCAR/CITY (MQUP, 2025). So many amazing books are coming out this fall.
49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/08...
The @49thshelf.bsky.social 2025 fall #poetry preview includes works by Wendy Donawa, @danielaelza.bsky.social, @scottjackshaw.bsky.social, @johnbradymcd.bsky.social, @christinashah.bsky.social, @annajswan.bsky.social, @paulvermeersch.bsky.social, @nicolavulpe.bsky.social + more! tinyurl.com/5f7mt9ny
12.08.2025 18:11 — 👍 12 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 2Thank you <3 I had not seen this.
14.09.2025 18:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
First interview - in anticipation of Sept. 9th launch of SCAR/CITY at the VPL. Seats are sold out.
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*Is this an Illness or an Accident?* will be part of Word, Vancouver festival on Sept. 20th.
www.wordvancouver.ca/hsbc-hall/be...
This months Twisted Poets Literary Salon is part of Word, Vancouver. I will be reading alongside to power poets.
02.09.2025 23:58 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hello Quadra Island,
Poet Leanne Boschman & I will be coming to you for an evening of poetry and music in collaboration with the local band Willow. Please share with those who are near and dear and would be interested in joining us for a 4pm afternoon soiree. ❤
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Description and Pre-order link: Order directly from the publisher or click on the "Shop Local" button, enter your postal code, and pre-order from a bookstore near you. https://caitlinpress.com/.../Is-This-an-Illness-or-an...
Is This an Illness of an Accident? by Daniela Elza Description and Pre-order link: Order directly from the publisher or click on the "Shop Local" button, enter your postal code, and pre-order from a bookstore near you. https://caitlinpress.com/.../Is-This-an-Illness-or-an...
My debut essay collection took 10 years to write. The relevance of immigration, work, housing, war stories, where you are from, occupying universities, banning words became relevant all over again. Travel, food, family, hope also had to be wrangled with. Much of this came together in the book. ❤
04.08.2025 17:53 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Hello Tofino,
I will be launching two books on Aug. 25th. It will be my first time visiting. Thank you to Tofino Poet Laureate Janice Lore and former poet laureate Christine Lowther for making this possible. Please help us spread the word, and share with people interested in this event.