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The 'Catch-Up' Series is Westminster Bookmark's monthly reading series featuring local and travelling authors. This month we will have readings from Will C van den Hoonaard (The Lure of Mapping the Far Side of the Moon), Michelle Hoeckel-Neal (Near You), and Norm Foster (Come Down from Up River).Hosted by acclaimed novelist and poet, Fawn Parker, this free event takes place here at the shop (88 York St.) on Sunday, October 25th, 3 pm.
About the authors:
Will C. van den Hoonaard has dedicated his Bahá'í scholarly life to grapple with Iceland, qualitative research, the contributions made by women mapmakers during 700 years of history, the recent settlement of the Dutch in New Brunswick, a history of the first 50 years of Canadian Bahá'í history, and more. His most recent publication is The Lure of Mapping the Far Side of the Moon.
Michelle Hoeckel-Neal is a writer, teacher, and student living as a guest on the traditional, unceded, and unsurrendered lands of the Wolastoqiyik. Originally from New Hampshire, she received her Master’s in Creative Writing from the University of Maine. She is currently a PhD student in Creative Writing and Literature at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. She is the author of the chapbook Near You: Poems in Co-Respondence from Emergency Flash Mob Press. Her work has appeared in The League of Canadian Poets' Poetry Pause, Peachfuzz Magazine, JAKE Magazine, Every Day Fiction, and elsewhere.
Norm Foster is one of Canada’s most prolific and beloved playwrights, known for his witty, heartwarming, and often humorous works. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, Foster began his career in radio broadcasting before turning to playwriting in the early 1980s. His plays, such as The Melville Boys, Old Love, and The Ladies Foursome, explore themes of friendship, love, and human relationships, often blending comedy with moments of poignant reflection. With over 60 plays to his name, Foster’s accessible storytelling and relatable characters have made him a favorite among Canadian theatergoers, earning him numerous accolades and widespread productions across North America.
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88 York St, Fredericton, NB E3B 3N5, Canada
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