MARCH 18, 2005: PETER CHRISTENSEN & ELIZABETH WOODS

Peter Christensen's lastest book is Winter Range. He lives in Radium Hot Springs and works as a park ranger. We gratefully acknowledge the support of The Canada Council for the Arts.

Elizabeth Woods' most recent book is Absence of Desire. She lives in Victoria.

MARCH 11, 2005: BILLEH NICKERSON & JAN HADFIELD

Billeh Nickerson, editor of Event, short story writer and poet, whose latest book of poetry is The Asthmatic Glassblower, reads his Mcpoems, a series of new works based on his time as a McDonald's manager. We gratefully acknowledge the support of The Writers' Union of Canada and The Canada Council for the Arts.

Jan Hadfield, who lives near Manchester, England, reads from her latest book, Almanac.

MARCH 4, 2005: KATHY MAC & RHONA MCADAM

Kathy Mac, Nova Scotia poet and winner of the Gerald Lampert prize, reads from her book of poetry, Nail Builders Plan for Strength and Growth. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the League of Canadian Poets and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Rhona McAdam has published four collections of poetry. She is working on her 5th book. She lives in Victoria, having spent many years in London.