Editor's Notes

Greetings Dear Readers,

August’s issue finds us at the bus stop, by a white fence, at a cemetery, and in a secret closet. Wherever you find yourself this month as you balance life’s challenges and obstacles, I hope you find some joy. Enjoy the issue.

After a quiet July, August is blooming with events. Capital Pride begins on August 16 and there are many queer literary events to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ creators and to stand in solidarity with the queer community worldwide. Check out the Bywords.ca calendar for events and visit local independent bookstores to purchase books written by queer writers and check out queer-owned businesses for books, such as Venus Envy and The Spaniel’s Tale. Wishing you a Happy Pride!

Thanks to our selection committee this month:

Dan Boland
Sarah Kabamba
Andrew Lafleche
Margo Lapierre
Stephanie Mason
Colin Quin
Jade Riordan
Marjorie Silverman
Carol A. Stephen
JC Sulzenko
Kuna Zero

If you have questions, comments, suggestions or a good ice tea recipe to offer, please e-mail me at amanda@bywords.ca.

Amanda Earl
Managing Editor

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