Poetry, etc.

Arcana Reading this Friday at Origo Books

clara927 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:07:24 +0000

I recently sat down with Patrick Connors over a pint to discuss Arcana and my upcoming event at Origo Books this Friday, October 28th. Here is the interview:

http://newz4u.net/archives/21428

As mentioned in the article, I’ll be giving a talk on tarot, reading from Arcana and giving short tarot readings free to anyone who buys a copy of the chapbook. Below is the link with all the details.

http://www.origobooks.com/events.html#arcana

Arcana Cover

clara927 — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:36:51 +0000

Arcana available at Origo Books

clara927 — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:54:48 +0000

I’m happy to announce that my chapbook of tarot-inspired poems “Arcana” is available for sale at Origo Books. Origo is an alternative and metaphysical bookstore filling the gap left behind by the Omega Centre. It’s a great place to visit if you’re in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood.

http://origobooks.com/

The Secret Handshake Gallery

clara927 — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:26:24 +0000

It’s been a long while since my last poetry feature. Tonight I’m reading at an art, poetry and music event at the Secret Handshake Gallery: 189 Mutual Street (upstairs). 6 pm. I’m not familiar with the space, but I like the masonic-sounding gallery name. In planning my reading I picked out a number of tarot poems including “The Hierophant” since I envisioned the inside of a masonic temple when writing it.

V. The Hierophant

He inhabits a secret

beyond the black and white

checkered floor,

between two grey pillars.

Around him are the masks

of misrule, the faces

of benediction.

Lion, bull, man, eagle –

he knows them all.

Friend of the blue Venus,

this hushed speaker

halts the unprepared

with one hand held in symbol.

To the seeker

he grants two golden keys,

but will not tell

what they unlock.

C&S Supernatural issue/ Book list

clara927 — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:54:48 +0000

There seems to be a zeitgeist around submission calls for supernatural-themed poetry. I hope the trend continues as I love reading and writing poetry with this dimension. Recently I had three poems accepted to the online journal Cyclamens and Swords (based in Israel). Two were written while I was in Scotland earlier this year.

http://www.cyclamensandswords.com/poetry_december_2010_3.php

Also this month, I was happy to see my book Subway Medusa on a recommended reading list “The 31 Books of December.”

http://www.openbooktoronto.com/news/31_books_december

5 Questions interview on Open Book Toronto

clara927 — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:20:25 +0000

My 5 Questions interview for The Toronto Quarterly blog is now posted on Open Book Toronto. Darryl Salach asks some good questions.

http://www.openbooktoronto.com/news/ttqs_toronto_poets_5_questions_series_clara_blackwood

Climate of Collaboration

clara927 — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:37:10 +0000

Ekphrastic poetry is in vogue these days (who knew?). For a few years my poetry workshop — The Long Dash group — has been meeting up with the artists at the Women’s Art Association of Canada. This has resulted in the creation of many poems inspired by visual art. Tomorrow afternoon is our annual reading at the WAAC: 23 Prince Arthur Ave., 2-4 pm.

CLIMATE OF COLLABORATION

Tarot dates: March 12 + March 13

clara927 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:37:28 +0000

I’ll be available for tarot readings today (4-6 pm) and tomorrow (3-5 pm) at Zoots Cafe. After this week, I won’t be back at Zoots until April. Happily, the readings have been fairly steady. See the poster below for more details.

Tarot Readings

clara927 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:59:58 +0000

Three readings and then a long break

clara927 — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:24:13 +0000

I have three readings this month — one in Hamilton and two in Toronto. After this I’m taking a long break from doing readings. Really need to finish my next book . . . in addition to many other resolutions. Wasn’t very successful with last years resolution of “be more of a hermit.” We’ll see how I do this year.

Here are my three readings:

Sunday, January 3rd @ The Sky Dragon Centre: 27 King William Street, Hamilton. 7:30 pm. Lit Live Reading Series.

http://litlive.blogspot.com/

Sunday, January 10th @ The Free Times Cafe: 320 College Street, Toronto. 7:30 pm. WordJam Reading Series — the second last one! Series ends in February.

Sunday, January 17th @ The Central: 603 Markham Street, Toronto. 6 pm. Plasticine Poetry Series.