APRIL 29, 2005: ALLAN BROWN & ALLAN BRIESMASTER

Allan Brown, from Powell River, will be reading his latest book of poetry, Frames of Silence, from Serephim Editions.

Allan Briesmaster, from Toronto, who for years ran the Art Bar reading series, reads from his latest book of poetry, Pomona Summer.

APRIL 22, 2005: ELIZABETH SIMPSON

Elizabeth Simpson published two books of non-fiction: Perfection of Hope and One Man at a Time. She has recently completed her first novel. She teaches Canadian Literature at Camosun College.

APRIL 15, 2005: SUSAN STENSON

Susan Stenson is this year's winner of the Arc poem of the year and the first prize winner in the sub-Terrain poetry contest. She teaches at Claremont Secondary, and has inspired generations of poets.

APRIL 8, 2005: LORNA CROZIER

Lorna Crozier launches her latest book of poetry, Whetstone, from McClelland & Stewart. She has won many poetry awards, and is the head of the Writing Faculty at the University of Victoria.

APRIL 1, 2005: OISEAU & BARBARA FRASER

Oiseau, Victoria artist and poet, was one of the winners of the 2004 Mocambopo Prize.

Barbara Fraser, who loves Spanish poetry as much as English, will read poems in both languages.