Jamieson Wolf's Blog, page 43

Elastic Bands, Band-Aids, Words and Song – A Poem

Every day is the same: I work on holding myself together. I wrap my body in found things: elastic bands, string, a pleasing melody, Band-Aids, a well written line of text, the occasional staple. These have built up over time, to form a cocoon...

Joy In Our Pain – A Poem

  *Dedicated to our guide through Santiago de Cuba. An everyday angel.   We sat in a restaurant that was nestled in the clouds. I could see a couple dancing, moving as if the very air was filled with music. There were apartments and...

The Wild Sea Within – A Poem

I often feel as if my body contains a storm at sea. It rages inside of me, trying to tear me limb from limb. I can feel my skin being pulled taunt and I am desperately trying to hold it together. Sometimes, all I...

Lemonade in the Library

I received a lovely surprise today! My books are available in the Ottawa Public Library! I’ve always dreamed of having my books available in a library and knowing that it has finally happened is beyond awesome. Isn’t this wonderful? You can check out the...

Witchcraft and Anchovies – Available Now!

Trick or treat! My new book, Witchcraft and Anchovies, is available now from Wolf Flow Press! How awesome is that? It’s a spooky, magical tale about past lives, family history and the ties that bind that is just perfect for Halloween! Here’s a bit...

The Light In Our Lives – A Poem

The first time I heard you sing, I could see light moving around you. It shifted and fluttered in tune to your voice and, as the song reached its crescendo, it erupted in a starburst around you, as if you had somehow captured the...

Can-Con, Here I Come!

I’m so excited! I’m going to be appearing at Can-Con, the Canadian Conference on Canadian Content in Speculative Arts & Literature this weekend! It takes place at The Sheraton Hotel located at 150 Albert Street. Here’s a rundown of where to find me: Saturday,...

The Joy of Release – A Poem

I sit outside, the air cold upon my face. Sun is shining down through leaves coloured red, orange, gold and yellow. When the sun shines through them, it changes the colour of my skin. Though there is joy all around me, I am torrent...

Blood Gives – A Flash Fiction Story

Here’s my October Flash Fiction! I had to write a piece containing a frog, have it set in a blood drive and be in the horror genre, all within 1000 words. I’m thrilled with how my piece turned out! It’s very appropriate for the...

To My Husband – A Poem

I love you for the kindness you show everyone around you. I love you for your support, always at my side holding my hand to keep me steady. I love you for the sound of your laughter as it bubbles out of you and...