News and Events
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Upcoming Event - April 25, 2026 - Book Signing and Black Out Poetry @ Indigo Erin Mills (Hours TBA), Mississauga, ON
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Upcoming Event - April 18, 2026 - Spring Craft Market @ 10am-3pm - 851 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON
WordMuse will be returning this Spring to the Spring Craft Market in Toronto at the lovely Royal York Road United Church.  We will be selling original zines, handmade cards, and poetry trinkets to include keychains, magnets, buttons, stickers, and bracelets - all created with love for words and poetic phrases. You'll also be meeting 60+ talented local artists and makers. Admission is FREE. So, stop by and support local entrepreneurs and enjoy a day of creativity and inspiration.  April is also National Poetry Month. Alene Sen will be available to sign copies of her poetry collection, Rainbows in the Night, a collection of poems about self-discovery, transformation, and hope. 

News - January 9 - February 27, 2026 @ 11am -12:30pm - Writing Club @ Mississauga Valley Community Centre & Library (2nd floor library), Mississauga, ON
​I will be facilitating this club through the Mississauga Library. This is a Drop-In program. The Writing Club brings together local writers from all genres and at all stages of their writing journey. This is a supportive space to share ideas, experiences, and write together in a creative collective environment. If you want to work on a writing project you've been wanting to finish or meet new writers and have fun with writing activities, then this is the club for you.  
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Event - December 6, 2025 - Winter Craft Market, Toronto, ON
It was a bustling day at the Winter Craft Market. Thank you to all the guests who came out to visit, chat, and share in the creative air that make these events so enjoyable. A special thank you to the women of Royal York Road United Church for hosting the event and supporting local creatives.  Alene Sen was on hand to sign her poetry book, Rainbows in the Night: Poems.  Check out the photos HERE. 
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News - Fall 2025 - Book Cover Design - Celebrating Being Canadian
The new anthology for the Mississauga Writers Group (MWG) is now available. I'm so proud to have had the opportunity to design the front cover. Get your copy today by contacting MWG through their website or Facebook page. Proceeds from sales help support programming and events for local authors at all levels of their writing career. See more info HERE.

Event - November 15, 2025 - Indie Author Day at Richmond Hill Public Library, Richmond Hill, ON
​ Thank you to the supportive staff at the Richmond Hill Public Library for hosting the Indie Author Day. I spent an engaging afternoon meeting community readers and talented local authors. Hope to see everyone next year! Check out some photos HERE.
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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 more photos HERE.
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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.

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.

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.

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. 
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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 more info about 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!

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.

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.

News - April 29. 2025 - Blackout Poetry with elementary students - Mississauga, ON
I'm loving all the fabulous blackout creations from grades 4, 5 and 7 students. For 90% of the students, this was their first time creating a blackout. It was a joy to share this poetry form with them, passing the baton of ideas for new ways to harness words and platforms for self-expression. See more photos HERE.

Event - April 19, 2025 - Book signing and Blackout Poetry Workshop @ 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 more photos HERE.
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​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.

Event - April 6, 2025 -  Book Signing and Blackout Poetry Workshop @ 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 captured photos HERE.
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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.
More 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. More photos HERE.
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News - November 1, 2024 -  Book Cover Design - Celebrating Mississauga's 50th Anniversary 
Thank you to Mississauga Writers Group for giving me the opportunity to design 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.  Learn more HERE.

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.

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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.
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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 more hotos HERE.
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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 more photos HERE.
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News - January 2​024 -  Book Cover Design - 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 photo with Ms. Nicholson  HERE.
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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.
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