A fall for poetry in public!

This writer crawled out of his writing cave for Fall '25 book promo activities and, wow, what a flurry it was. What is Broken Binds Us was published on September 15. Interviews, readings, bookstore events, radio and podcast interviews followed. I am grateful for readers' interest in poetry. Here's a summary and links:

Reviews

"Daniel is a fine craftsman, both of poetry and the broken (and then healed) heart. His poems are alive on the page. They are gifts." Harold Rhenisch review in The BC Review.

"​Lorne Daniel is a mature poet who has honed the poetic craft." Kathryn MacDonald in The Temz Review.

Interviews

In conversation with Jason D'Souza on All Points West, CBC Radio Victoria.

In conversation with Kyeren Regehr on The Poet Laureate Podcast.

In conversation with Hollay Ghadery on New Books Network.

In conversation with Joe Planta on The Commentary.

In conversation with Susan Johnston on The Lit Room.

In conversation with Hollay Ghadery on HOWL radio / CIUT FM

Readings in Fall 2025

• Victoria launch at KWENCH Kanteen with Joanna Streetly

• Canmore Public Library*

• Calgary Owl's Nest Books**

• Calgary Single Onion Poetry series at Shelf Life Books**

• Red Deer Sunworks Living*

• Edmonton Audrey's Books ***

• Tofino Common Loaf bakery with Joanna Streetly

  
  

Bruce Hunter was my book launch partner on the * readings, at Owl's Nest we were joined by Micheline Maylor and at Single Onion ** we were joined by Micheline Maylor, Sheri-D Wilson and Clara Joseph. In Edmonton ** * we were joined by Rayanne Haines.

In October and November, What is Broken Binds Us hit the Read Alberta bestseller lists!

Blogs

I was honoured to be invited to contribute to a number of blog sites over the fall, including The 49th Shelf and The Woodlot.

Thanks as well to the writers and editors who mentioned the book on social media -- much appreciated.

Alberta Book Tour

Catch Bruce Hunter and me at one of five readings in Alberta this October.

We will be in Canmore, Owl's Nest in Calgary, Single Onion / Shelf Life in Calgary, Sunworks in Red Deer, and Audrey's in Edmonton.

At Owl's Nest we are joined by amazing award-winning poet Micheline Maylor. At Single Onion, Bruce and I are on a bill with Micheline, Sheri-D Wilson and Clara Joseph. In Edmonton, we have the honour of reading with poet Rayanne Haines.

We hope to see you at one of these stops!

Launched!

Victoria, my heart is full. You came out, welcomed Joanna Streetly and me, listened, bought books, and lingered for goodies and conversation. And you came in perfect numbers: 60 people in 65 seats! Good work by good people.

At the last moment, I was surprisingly nervous – dry mouth and shaky hands. So be it. This is the way it is when you care, sometimes. It was so encouraging to look out at so many friendly faces.

Joanna Streetly’s reading was a gorgeous presentation of the poignant and artful poems in her new collection, All of Us Hidden (Caitlin Press). Yvonne Blomer, just back from her own readings in Montreal, was warm and welcoming as is her way.

Elliot Freedman was great in dual roles as baritone guitarist and sound tech. Deborah Bricks handled all the event flow and logistics with calm efficiency.

Thanks to Deborah B Events, KWENCH Kanteen, University of Calgary Press and Munro's Books.

Special thanks to photographer friend extraordinaire Kim Smith for these wonderful images.

And heartfelt thanks to all of you who filled the room with support, interest and kindness.

Postscripts:

Munro’s now has signed copies of What is Broken Binds Us on their shelves. I’ll be doing a series of readings in Alberta from October 21 through 26. Joanna and I will do another co-launch of our books in Tofino on November 4, and Joanna is a featured reader at Planet Earth Poetry at Russell Books Victoria on November 14.

Blessings.