"Weather" updates

I had a wonderful time launching my new book, Weather, across BC in May, culminating in a hometown launch in Port Moody, hosted by Raoul Fernandes and featuring a reading by Kayla Czaga from her new book, Midway.

Raoul Fernandes' hosting was so entertaining that
hardly anyone was playing Monopoly when he spoke.

Thank you to everyone who came out to any of my events or picked up a copy of the book. It really means the world to me.

A highlight of the summer was being interviewed by Margaret Gallagher for CBC's North by Northwest in August. You can listen to the interview here.

Another highlight has been the reception to my essay "Some Notes on Writing Haiku," which was published at TheWoodlot.ca (Chris Banks' new poetry review site!) in May. I've received really positive responses from both folks who were new to haiku and haiku devotees (I worried a bit about the latter). The essay was even picked up by the New Zealand Poetry Society, who reposted it on their blog in September. What a thrill!

If you haven't read the essay, and are curious about haiku (either in general, or my take on the form), I encourage you to give the essay a read. And, of course, if it piques your interest at all, I encourage you to pick up a copy of the book from Gaspereau Press or your local bookstore!

"Weather" Book Launch and Tour

My new book, Weather, is almost here! If you're in the Lower Mainland, I will be launching the book in Port Moody on May 24th. The event will take place at the Old Mill Boathouse, next to Rocky Point Park, where I wrote much of the book!

I will be joined by dear friends and brilliant poets, Kayla Czaga (whose new book, Midway, was just published) and Raoul Fernandes. The event is free and open to all, and will be kid-friendly (read: snacks!).

The details:

Weather - Book Launch and Reading
Featuring: Rob Taylor, with special guest Kayla Czaga
Hosted by Raoul Fernandes

Friday, May 24, 2024, 7 PM
Old Mill Boathouse
2715 Esplanade Ave.
Port Moody, BC

Poster time:

In advance of the launch, I will be embarking on a quick four-city tour of the Southern Interior of BC with fellow new-release poet, and friend of the blog, Kevin Spenst. We'll be in Enderby on May 11th, Nelson on May 14th, Rossland on May 15th and Kelowna (with Dallas Hunt, Matt Rader and Cole Mash) on May 16th. 

You can learn more at those individual links, or in these news articles, or by reading this poster:

If you're in the neighbourhood for any of these events, know that I'd love to see you there!