The Magic of Bowen
There’s something about Bowen Island that feeds the writer’s soul, and this magical place, a stone’s throw across the water from Horseshoe Bay, is central […]
Cyber Monday Discounts
Yes, you can shop ethically, support the arts, and save money! On Cyber Monday save up to 50% on back issues, colouring books and subscriptions. […]
Black Book Friday
This year, I’m putting my money where my mouth is. Or where my pen is. This year, I’m only giving gifts that are locally sourced […]
Colouring Paradise is a go!
Thank you to all the wonderful backers who funded our Kickstarter campaign to make Colouring Paradise a reality! We quite literally cannot do this without […]
Announcing the Winner of the 2015 Raven Short Story Contest
As chosen by Brenda Carre, our final judge for the Raven Short Story Contest, here are the winners. First place: ‘Black Blizzard’, Emily Linstrom Runner-up: ‘Lament […]
Nurture your Craft
Writing is a solitary pursuit, often performed in a what seems like an echo chamber. We write, re-read, re-write, with only our (often negative) self-critic […]
The Long and Short of the Raven Contest
We were thoroughly impressed with the quality of stories we received for this year’s Raven Short Story Contest. It seems as if each contest we […]
Colouring Paradise: Andy Warhol and White Space
This little girl from the late 15th Century is looking out at something none of us can see, the moment before deciding whether to step […]
Lest We Forget
Normally at this time of year it’s usual to see poppies for sale outside supermarkets and on street corners. For some reason this year, poppies […]
Colouring Paradise: Angel Over Castle
I love the look in this angel’s eye. The late 15th century model was a peripheral funereal bronze by the del Pollaiuolo brothers. When I […]