Kate Heartfield

Spooky season is upon us! This weekend you’ve got your pick of Halloween activities, ranging from family friendly to truly terrifying.

Ottawa writer Kate Heartfield will be on a panel speaking about her book, The Valkyrie, on October 29 as part of the 2023 Ottawa International Writers Festival, along with authors Eva Crocker and Emma Donoghue.

This week in the Future of Ottawa series, we’re taking a deep dive into Ottawa’s poetry scene—what it’s like now and where it’s headed. Read on for a guest post from rob mclennan on small press publishing.