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Tag Archives: The Essential Kay Smith
Ruthless Machinations of an Herbicidal Porcupette, or, News for November at PQL
It’s time I confess to the evil campaign I’ve been plotting. My machinations involving a sharp blade and no small amount of calculated ruthlessness can no longer remain hidden. This weekend, I plan to commit … herbicide. The winter season … Continue reading
PQ Weekly Roundup: 18 Oct 2019
Every Friday, the PQ Weekly Roundup collects the most shared links in our social media network—bookish articles, reviews, quizzes, recommendations and more—in convenient digest form. Hot off the press! Our latest book to roll off the old Heidelberg is The … Continue reading
Pulled from the Pages: The Essential Kay Smith
Have you ever discovered a book or an author that kind of feels like a secret? Perhaps they’re a relative unknown, located away from common literary circles, a little obscure in choice of theme. When you find this author’s work … Continue reading
In Which the Porcupette Juggles Metaphorical Literary Chainsaws, or, News for September at PQL
Have you ever been to a carnival, wandering around, taking in the sights, when you see a clown in white pancake makeup strolling around the fairgrounds casually juggling balls, bowling pins—hell, even chainsaws? It’s a sight that evokes awe, wonder … Continue reading
The Porcupine's Quill would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts for our publishing program. The financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) is also gratefully acknowledged.
