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Poets and accountants are like oil and water.  While the former are known for their intense passion, the latter are often seen as synonyms for mind-numbing dullness.  But what if the two groups shared a secret, namely, that they both manipulate “facts” to create multiple meanings? “Give me any set of figures and I can […]

The word “evolution” is normally used in a biological context. When applied to literature, however, it can reveal a fascinating fact, namely, that the art of storytelling has changed profoundly over time. This thought occurred to me while reading I Don’t Know How to Behave, the latest book by Ottawa-based writer Michael Blouin that is published by BookThug. […]