News and Events
Upcoming Event - December 6, 2025 - Winter Craft Market, Toronto, ON
WordMuse will be returning to the Royal York Road United Church for the Winter Craft Market. We'll have an assortment of poetry products, perfect for stocking stuffers and for any poetry and word lovers on your holiday list. Alene Sen will be signing her poetry book, Rainbows in the Night: Poems. Come by and support and share in the creative vibe of local artisans.
WordMuse will be returning to the Royal York Road United Church for the Winter Craft Market. We'll have an assortment of poetry products, perfect for stocking stuffers and for any poetry and word lovers on your holiday list. Alene Sen will be signing her poetry book, Rainbows in the Night: Poems. Come by and support and share in the creative vibe of local artisans.
Upcoming Event - November 15, 2025 - Indie Author Day at Richmond Hill Public Library, Richmond Hill, ON
I'm totally excited about visiting the Richmond Hill Public Library's Indie Author Day event. I look forward to meeting readers and talking poetry. I'll be signing copies of Rainbows in the Night: poems. I'll also be inviting visitors to write and on-the-spot-poem as part of the ongoing Traveling Poetry Project.
I'm totally excited about visiting the Richmond Hill Public Library's Indie Author Day event. I look forward to meeting readers and talking poetry. I'll be signing copies of Rainbows in the Night: poems. I'll also be inviting visitors to write and on-the-spot-poem as part of the ongoing Traveling Poetry Project.
Upcoming Project - Fall 2025 - Book Cover Design
I will be designing the cover of the Mississauga Writers Group's 2025 anthology - Celebrating Being Canadian. More to come on this exciting photography venture.
I will be designing the cover of the Mississauga Writers Group's 2025 anthology - Celebrating Being Canadian. More to come on this exciting photography venture.
Event - October 19, 2025 - Book Signing @ Indigo Brampton, Brampton, ON
This was my first visit to Indigo Brampton. Thank you to the friendly staff and customers for making my visit a sweet one. I had delightful interactions with everyone who stopped by to say "Hello." And sharing poetry? That's the sweetest icing on the cake! Check out some of the photos HERE.
This was my first visit to Indigo Brampton. Thank you to the friendly staff and customers for making my visit a sweet one. I had delightful interactions with everyone who stopped by to say "Hello." And sharing poetry? That's the sweetest icing on the cake! Check out some of the photos HERE.
Event - October 18, 2025 - Book Signing @ Indigo Erin Mills, Mississauga, ON
Thank you to Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre for hosting Rainbows in the Night: poems. It was a special day filled with meaningful conversations about the book's themes of self-discovery, transformation, and hope. Signing books is always a joy, but truly, the best parts of the day were the sharing of poetry with the community. Teaching visitors, especially the children, to write Acrostic Poetry was such a delight. The smile on their faces after completing their poems was priceless. For some of the children, it was their first attempt at poetry, so I'm so honored to have been a part of that "first" experience. See the smiles HERE.
Thank you to Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre for hosting Rainbows in the Night: poems. It was a special day filled with meaningful conversations about the book's themes of self-discovery, transformation, and hope. Signing books is always a joy, but truly, the best parts of the day were the sharing of poetry with the community. Teaching visitors, especially the children, to write Acrostic Poetry was such a delight. The smile on their faces after completing their poems was priceless. For some of the children, it was their first attempt at poetry, so I'm so honored to have been a part of that "first" experience. See the smiles HERE.
Event - September 20, 2025 - Sourced in Sauga: An IDEA Mississauga Market
What an incredible day! I met so many talented people in all walks of life and business. I signed copies of Rainbows in the Night: poems and shared poetry love with countless individuals through the pocket-sized poetry products created and designed by WordMuse. Thank you to IDEA Mississauga for hosting this great event, which supports and celebrates local entrepreneurs, that includes authors and artists. HERE are some photos and a VIDEO from the event.
What an incredible day! I met so many talented people in all walks of life and business. I signed copies of Rainbows in the Night: poems and shared poetry love with countless individuals through the pocket-sized poetry products created and designed by WordMuse. Thank you to IDEA Mississauga for hosting this great event, which supports and celebrates local entrepreneurs, that includes authors and artists. HERE are some photos and a VIDEO from the event.
Event - September 14, 2025 - Visual Arts Mississauga's Art in the Park
Thank you to Visual Arts Mississauga for putting together this fantastic community event. I had a wonderful time sharing poetry, signing books, and showcasing poetry merchandise. The creative vibe was infectious. The highlight of the day was meeting so many talented artists who I hope to meet again in future events. You can see some photos HERE.
Thank you to Visual Arts Mississauga for putting together this fantastic community event. I had a wonderful time sharing poetry, signing books, and showcasing poetry merchandise. The creative vibe was infectious. The highlight of the day was meeting so many talented artists who I hope to meet again in future events. You can see some photos HERE.
Event - September 13, 2025 - Mississauga Literary Festival - Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga, ON
Thank you to the Mississauga Library for hosting this event. It was awesome to return to the Mississauga Literary Festival this year. Reconnecting with peer writers and poets was fun and inspirational. Meeting readers and having conversations about mental health and how poetry plays a healing role made the day extra special. HERE are some photos from the event.
Thank you to the Mississauga Library for hosting this event. It was awesome to return to the Mississauga Literary Festival this year. Reconnecting with peer writers and poets was fun and inspirational. Meeting readers and having conversations about mental health and how poetry plays a healing role made the day extra special. HERE are some photos from the event.
News - August 2025 - Poster Project
I have completed a poster project for a client. I was commissioned to produce a selected photograph and poem to fill an office wall space. Seeing my work blown up into a 24x36 poster is exciting and emotional. Thank you, Paul, for being a fan and believing in Rainbows in the Night: poems. HERE is a photo of the finished pieces.
I have completed a poster project for a client. I was commissioned to produce a selected photograph and poem to fill an office wall space. Seeing my work blown up into a 24x36 poster is exciting and emotional. Thank you, Paul, for being a fan and believing in Rainbows in the Night: poems. HERE is a photo of the finished pieces.
Event - July 2025 - Zine Workshop
Recently, I facilitated a 4-week zine workshop. This workshop introduced the concepts, history, and approaches to creating a Zine. Zine (pronounced ZEEN) is short for "fanzine" and is usually a small-batch, pamphlet-like publication that is independently published. it can include text, images, or artwork. HERE are some of the creations from the community participants. I’m amazed by their creativity, and how they took the concepts and made them their own. These talented zinesters are an inspiration!
Recently, I facilitated a 4-week zine workshop. This workshop introduced the concepts, history, and approaches to creating a Zine. Zine (pronounced ZEEN) is short for "fanzine" and is usually a small-batch, pamphlet-like publication that is independently published. it can include text, images, or artwork. HERE are some of the creations from the community participants. I’m amazed by their creativity, and how they took the concepts and made them their own. These talented zinesters are an inspiration!
News - June 2025 - Headshots for Hannah
I received my first commission to photograph headshots! I was so excited to have the opportunity to work with Hannah. Wishing Hannah all the best in her acting journey.
I received my first commission to photograph headshots! I was so excited to have the opportunity to work with Hannah. Wishing Hannah all the best in her acting journey.
News - April - June 2025 - Mental Health Poetry Project
I completed a poetry project with a manufacturing company in Toronto. The goal of the project is to support positive mental health among staff and inspire hope, bridging gaps of isolation and disconnectedness. I was commissioned to produce 12 posters of poetry and photography taken from my book, Rainbows in the Night: poems. For this project, I produced new photography images and redesigned poem layouts. Seventy-two posters were created. I am thrilled with the results. HERE are some production photos of the project and installations at the three staffroom facilities in Toronto.
I completed a poetry project with a manufacturing company in Toronto. The goal of the project is to support positive mental health among staff and inspire hope, bridging gaps of isolation and disconnectedness. I was commissioned to produce 12 posters of poetry and photography taken from my book, Rainbows in the Night: poems. For this project, I produced new photography images and redesigned poem layouts. Seventy-two posters were created. I am thrilled with the results. HERE are some production photos of the project and installations at the three staffroom facilities in Toronto.
Event - April 19, 2025 - Book signing and Blackout Poetry @ Indigo Erin Mills - Mississauga, ON
I had a delightful time making memories with all the lovely people who came out to share stories and create poetry. Thank you to Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre for hosting me and supporting the blackout poetry event. See some photos HERE.
I had a delightful time making memories with all the lovely people who came out to share stories and create poetry. Thank you to Indigo Erin Mills Town Centre for hosting me and supporting the blackout poetry event. See some photos HERE.
Event - April 12, 2025 - Spring Craft Market - Toronto, ON
Signing my book, Rainbows in the Night and introducing WordMuse's poetry trinkets to shoppers made for a delightful day at the Spring Craft Market in Toronto at the lovely Royal York Road United Church. I had a wonderful time meeting vendors (60+ vendors) and taking in the community vibe. Thank you to the staff organizers, who were incredibly helpful and friendly. See some photos HERE.
Signing my book, Rainbows in the Night and introducing WordMuse's poetry trinkets to shoppers made for a delightful day at the Spring Craft Market in Toronto at the lovely Royal York Road United Church. I had a wonderful time meeting vendors (60+ vendors) and taking in the community vibe. Thank you to the staff organizers, who were incredibly helpful and friendly. See some photos HERE.
Event - April 6, 2025 - Book Signing and Blackout Poetry @ Indigo Sherway Gardens - Toronto, ON
Thank you to Indigo Sherway Gardens for hosting and partnering with me for this signing and Blackout Poetry event. It was so much fun signing books and meeting beautiful blackout poets. See some photos HERE.
Thank you to Indigo Sherway Gardens for hosting and partnering with me for this signing and Blackout Poetry event. It was so much fun signing books and meeting beautiful blackout poets. See some photos HERE.
Event - April 5, 2025 - Photopoetry Workshop & Book Signing - Writer's Day Celebration - Meadowvale Village Hall, Mississauga, ON
It was a great day celebrating writers. I presented a Photopoetry Workshop, where participants learned about the origins and its evolvement into an art form. We discussed examples of the form and wrote from prompts. It was a lively and engaging session filled with imagination and creativity. Thank you to the Mississauga Writers Group for hosting the event.
See some photos HERE.
It was a great day celebrating writers. I presented a Photopoetry Workshop, where participants learned about the origins and its evolvement into an art form. We discussed examples of the form and wrote from prompts. It was a lively and engaging session filled with imagination and creativity. Thank you to the Mississauga Writers Group for hosting the event.
See some photos HERE.
Event - March 20, 2025 - IDEA Connect - Square One , Mississauga, ON
Thank you to IDEA Mississauga for inviting me and providing a space for entrepreneurs to grow and thrive. I had a fabulous time connecting with the community and poetry lovers at this full house event. I'm especially proud to have showcased some of the poetry trinkets I've been designing through WordMuse. It was an evening with great people and conversations. See some photos HERE.
Thank you to IDEA Mississauga for inviting me and providing a space for entrepreneurs to grow and thrive. I had a fabulous time connecting with the community and poetry lovers at this full house event. I'm especially proud to have showcased some of the poetry trinkets I've been designing through WordMuse. It was an evening with great people and conversations. See some photos HERE.
News - November 1, 2024 - Word Fest: Celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary
Thank you to Mississauga Writers Group for selecting my photograph for the cover of this year's special edition of the Mississauga Writers Group Word Fest anthology. This edition celebrates the voices, artists, and writers in the city of Mississauga. See the cover HERE.
Word Fest Celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary
Thank you to Mississauga Writers Group for selecting my photograph for the cover of this year's special edition of the Mississauga Writers Group Word Fest anthology. This edition celebrates the voices, artists, and writers in the city of Mississauga. See the cover HERE.
Word Fest Celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary
Event - October 27, 2024 - Book Signing @ Indigo Square One, Mississauga, ON
Thank you to all the staff at Indigo Square One for hosting me. It was a pleasure meeting the community and chatting about poetry, writing, and photography. Thank you to all the lovely people who took time out to share a poem for my Traveling Poetry Project. This project is a compilation of poetry shared by visitors at my events. I hope to compile these heartfelt submissions into an e-book with original photography. Some photos HERE.
Thank you to all the staff at Indigo Square One for hosting me. It was a pleasure meeting the community and chatting about poetry, writing, and photography. Thank you to all the lovely people who took time out to share a poem for my Traveling Poetry Project. This project is a compilation of poetry shared by visitors at my events. I hope to compile these heartfelt submissions into an e-book with original photography. Some photos HERE.
Event - October 20, 2024 - Book Signing @ Indigo Erin Mills, Mississauga, ON
Thank you to Indigo Erin Mills for hosting me. The staff was fantastic! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share their thoughts, feelings, and lived moments with me. You are all awesome! See photos HERE.
Thank you to Indigo Erin Mills for hosting me. The staff was fantastic! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share their thoughts, feelings, and lived moments with me. You are all awesome! See photos HERE.
Event - October 19, 2024 - Book Signing @ Indigo Vega, Mississauga, ON
Thank you to Indigo Chapters Vega for hosting me. I had a fabulous time signing books. Thank you to everyone who shared a poem and moments with me. I so enjoyed our illuminating conversations about life, loss, and finding the light in darkness. See photos HERE.
Thank you to Indigo Chapters Vega for hosting me. I had a fabulous time signing books. Thank you to everyone who shared a poem and moments with me. I so enjoyed our illuminating conversations about life, loss, and finding the light in darkness. See photos HERE.
News - October 11, 2024 - on the way. . . is released in WordCity Literary Journal
I am so honored and proud to have my poem included in the final collection of the WordCity Literary Journal, diving into mental health. I am grateful to be included among talented writers and poets. A special thank you to Darcie Friesen Hossack and the team of editors for showcasing and delving into topics that engage conversation and reflection. You can read the poem HERE.
I am so honored and proud to have my poem included in the final collection of the WordCity Literary Journal, diving into mental health. I am grateful to be included among talented writers and poets. A special thank you to Darcie Friesen Hossack and the team of editors for showcasing and delving into topics that engage conversation and reflection. You can read the poem HERE.
Event - September 14, 2024 - Mississauga Literary Festival - Mississauga, ON
Thank you to the Mississauga Library for including me in your inauguaral festival. I had a blast meeting the community and reading from my book, Rainbows in the Night: Poems (Friesen Press, 2024). Book also available at the Mississauga Library, HERE. See photos HERE.
Thank you to the Mississauga Library for including me in your inauguaral festival. I had a blast meeting the community and reading from my book, Rainbows in the Night: Poems (Friesen Press, 2024). Book also available at the Mississauga Library, HERE. See photos HERE.
Event - July 27, 2024 - Book Signing @ Indigo Square One , Mississauga, ON
Thank you to Indigo Square One for hosting my book signing of "Rainbows in the Night: Poems." The best part of the day was sharing and writing poetry with all of you. See photos HERE.
Thank you to Indigo Square One for hosting my book signing of "Rainbows in the Night: Poems." The best part of the day was sharing and writing poetry with all of you. See photos HERE.
Event - June 22, 2024 - Local Authors Showcase - Brampton, ON
Thank you to the Brampton Library for including me among the countless talented local authors. I had a great time talking about poetry and my book, Rainbows in the Night: Poems (Friesen Press, 2024). Book also available at Brampton Library. HERE. See photos HERE.
Thank you to the Brampton Library for including me among the countless talented local authors. I had a great time talking about poetry and my book, Rainbows in the Night: Poems (Friesen Press, 2024). Book also available at Brampton Library. HERE. See photos HERE.
Event - June 15, 2024 - Studio 89, Mississauga, ON
Networking with local authors, Lina Habahbeh, Zohra Zoberi, Joseph Monachino, Anjula Bahl Evans, and Deepankar Ganguly, at Studio.89 for the Author's Day event hosted by the Mississauga Writers Group. It was great getting to know these wonderful writers and meet with readers in the community. See photos HERE.
Networking with local authors, Lina Habahbeh, Zohra Zoberi, Joseph Monachino, Anjula Bahl Evans, and Deepankar Ganguly, at Studio.89 for the Author's Day event hosted by the Mississauga Writers Group. It was great getting to know these wonderful writers and meet with readers in the community. See photos HERE.
News - January 19, 2024 - END Incarceration of Black and Minority Youth by Norma Fay Nicholson
Thrilled and excited to see my design on the cover of Norma Fay Nicholson's timely book about her lived experiences working with youths. The book dares to ask questions about race, incarceration, and social justice. It was wonderful working with Ms. Nicholson on this special project. See the cover HERE.
Thrilled and excited to see my design on the cover of Norma Fay Nicholson's timely book about her lived experiences working with youths. The book dares to ask questions about race, incarceration, and social justice. It was wonderful working with Ms. Nicholson on this special project. See the cover HERE.
News - September 22, 2022 - 3 Poems were released in WordCity Literary Journal
Thank you to Darcie Friesen Hossack and the team of editors for including my poems in celebration of women's voices. You can read the poems HERE.
Thank you to Darcie Friesen Hossack and the team of editors for including my poems in celebration of women's voices. You can read the poems HERE.
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