Writing in two anthologies, spring '26

Two new anthologies published this spring feature my work, and that of dozens of fine Canadian and American writers. One is a collection of 'poems for vanishing ice,' the other essays and poems by 'writers on estrangement.'

Sublime, edited by Yvonne Blomer and published by Caitlin Press, is poetry to honour water and ice, but also to stir us. As Jan Zwicky writers, "when we are stirred by lyric witness...we are bolstered in our attempts to act with care and compassion."

No Contact, edited by Jenny Bartoy for Catapult Press (NY), asks "who do we become, once untethered from our kin?" Writers from Michelle Dowd to Nick Flynn and Cheryl Strayed observe and reflect on kinship and how estrangement changes who we are. I'm pleased to have a selected of poetry in the anthology; most of selections are essays.

Both books are available now from independent bookstores across North America. And if you're interested in a signed copy, drop me a line and we can get one on its way to you.

Enjoy these important new anthologies.

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!