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SUMMARY:Queer Portals: A pride month reading with Zena Sharman and Neil Surkan
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Pride Month\, join writers Zena Sharman and Neil Surkan for an evening of memoir and poetry centered on bold intimation\, tender recollection\, savoury longing\, and subversive joy. \n  \nZena Sharman is an essayist and non-fiction writer whose work explores themes of community\, identity\, and care. She is the editor of several anthologies\, including The Care We Dream Of and the Lambda Literary award-winning The Remedy (both Arsenal Pulp Press). Staying Power is her debut memoir. https://www.zenasharman.com/ \n \nNeil Surkan is the author of three poetry collections —Empties\, Unbecoming\, and On High — as well as the chapbooks Die Workbook\, Ruin\, Their Queer Tenderness\, and Super\, Natural. He is a professor in the Department of English at Vancouver Island University and the Poet Laureate of Nanaimo\, BC. www.neilsurkan.com \n \n  \nNo registration required\, please drop in to enjoy this evening of literary excellence. Space is limited\, please arrive on time to secure your spot.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/queer-portals-a-pride-month-reading-with-zena-sharman-and-neil-surkan/
LOCATION:Cowichan Community Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
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