Susan Haldane

Excerpt of "On Poetry and Silence" by Lorna Crozier published in Issue 175 of The New Quarterly.

Featured this week in The New Quarterly is Lorna Crozier's "On Poetry and Silence", from Issue 175! Click here to read the full story: tnq.ca/story/on-poetry-and-silence/

Ok, I work for small charity and all I’m hearing these days is how AI is unavoidable; get on board or get run over. I believe in meaningful work for humans. Is it possible to resist adoption of AI at your company? Anybody doing it? How?

Her back looks like a fancy button on a vintage dress.

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It's going to be another sultry few days in #Ottawa. Why not get out on the water to beat the heat? This post points you to beaches, marinas, kayaking spots and waterfront cafes all over Southeastern Ontario. Make the most of summer while it lasts! #sponsored ottawaroadtrips.com/2025/07/31/g...

I have outdoor pigs. They regularly knock me down. They really should pay. I’m all in on pig revenge. Pigvenge.

Susan Wismer shares her poem ‘On Distance’ with us today, along with some of her favourite poets, the other art forms that inspire her, and some of the best advice she’s received as a writer. Thanks Susan!

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It was a treat to speak on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social w/ Kingston, Ontario poet Callista Markotich about her beautiful collection, Wrap in a Big White Towel (Frontenac House).

(Also, have you also noticed how many incredible writers live in Kingston? )

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Graphic featuring the covers of Best Canadian Essays, Poetry, and Stories 2026 anthologies, on a dark blue cloud-shaped background with white above and below. Overlaying text reads: Best Canadian Series 2026: Announcing this year's contributors for all three anthologies!

New on The Bibliophile: Announcing the contributors for this year's Best Canadian Essays, Poetry, and Stories anthologies! Congratulations to all of the writers selected.

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Wonderful news, Ian! Can’t wait to read it!

Frances Boyle | Concision Poetry

Here's my poem from the latest issue of Concision. One especially wonderful thing about this beautiful mag is that it includes reflection on the poem as well as book recs. Sarah Yu-Mei Tsiang features in both of mine. Thanks to EIC @haleylasche.bsky.social ! www.concisionpoetry.com/francesboyle

Canada: “Deep in the recesses of my brain, a tiny red hot little flame began to grow…”

YouTube video by Movieclips A Christmas Story (1983) - Ralphie Beats up the Bully Scene | Movieclips

Why does the scene from A Christmas Story where Ralphie fights the bully keep coming to my mind?
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Dogs in the snow-nosed yards.

I hope the toddlers are also in camo.

We’re still nice though!

Shaindel, Canadians are scared. We’re facing an unprovoked attack from the country that was once our closest ally. We obviously know not everybody there voted for this guy, but somebody did and now, as the much smaller nation, we’re going to be dragged down with you. That’s what you’re seeing.

What is time anyway?

There’s a lovely version of A Child’s Christmas with Denholm Eliiott — a BBC production I think. We watch it every year.

Lovely, and thanks for a positive perspective on fruit flies. * * *

Congratulations to the Longlist! Check out the longlisted poets in the Kingfisher Prize, and the finalists of the First Page Cage! And then head to our silent auction at https://app.galabid.com/pulplit2025 #silentauction #kingfisher ...

Kingfisher Poetry Prize Longlist has landed!👑 mailchi.mp/98c823b1dd74...
Check out the longlisted poets in the Kingfisher Prize, and the finalists of the First Page Cage! And then head to our silent auction at app.galabid.com/pulplit2025
#silentauction #kingfisher #poetry #poetryprize

Creek with still water, skiff of snow in the tall weeds, dark clouds.

Quiet day at the creek.

Ohh, yes, bookdarts. They make life better. Betterish.

Cows in Media! Whaaat?!

Black and white cow looks at the camera with pastel clouds in the background.

Cows, sunrise, that’s all

The New Quarterly's new fall issue.

Our fall issue is now live on our website and available for purchase! Discover astonishing short fiction, essays, and poetry, featuring pieces by our annual contest winners🎉

Please note that there may be delays receiving our physical copies due to the ongoing Canada Post strike.

Titles are so hard — just mulling a title-less piece today. But honestly as a first reader for a journal, I look at titles but it wouldn’t be the deciding factor for me.

Sheep in field with sun rising beyond trees.

Morning chores.