A Novelist's Alter Ego
Robertson Davies, a key figure in Canadian literature, was known for novels like 'Fifth Business.' Less known is his work's connection to Jungian psychology, exploring archetypes & the subconscious. His famous public persona, with its flowing beard and grand style, was said to mirror the wise 'magus' characters found in his fiction, blurring the line between the author & his creation. #Canada #RobertsonDavies #CanLit #Jung
I wrote a book review of a not new but always timely Canadian classic.
Canada lacks a common narrative, partly because of competing national mythologies. But there are also the stories we have refused to tell, ones that have been carefully omitted from our history, many of which belong to those who lived here first. When I was growing up, most Canadians, including recent immigrants like my parents, did…
I enjoyed reading this poem from @tolu today.
With a long weekend ahead, there's plenty of time for you to submit your book(s) to Fiction Fest! 😊🍁
Check out the Author FAQ page for info. We're still looking for authors from all provinces and territories. Indie, hybrid, and tradpub are all welcome (and we do already have a mix of all three!)
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My spoken word video of an excerpt from my upcoming novel Poor Man’s Opera (Galleon Books, 2026) is now up on YouTube.
© Poor Man’s Opera by Steven Mayoff 2026
Steven Mayoff is a Canadian novelist, poet and lyricist. His web site is www.stevenmayoff.ca
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A reminder my publisher is having a #FlashSale thru the end of March - use code SPRING30 & save 30% off all Inanna titles including mine, which I promise will look good on your shelf AND be fun to read: https://inanna.ca/product/aether-and-ego/
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Yooo a reminder that my publisher is having a ⚡FLASH SALE⚡! Use code SPRING30 thru March 31 & save 30% off all Inanna titles including mine, which will look gorgeous on your shelf AND be a friggin' great read: https://inanna.ca/product/aether-and-ego/
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Hey all! #CanadaFictionFest is looking for #authors from every part of #Canada to feature in our summer book showcase and author gallery, and that includes authors from all 3 territories. If you fit the bill, please consider joining us, and if you know someone else who does, please tell them about us! (Yes, you can share any of our posts on other platforms, please copy and paste the ALT text if you do.)
Check out our Author FAQ to learn how to participate! There is no cost to submit your books, and the whole event is online, so there's no travelling or accommodations you need to worry about. It's basically a great big online book fair dedicated to #Canadian fiction for all ages, and we're trying to shine a light on all the literary talent we have here!
Indie, tradpub, and hybrid authors are all welcome (and we do currently have a mix who have already submitted!)
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