odd sundays

We have come to the last odd sundays of this season. What a successful time it has been. On behalf of Kathy Mac, Sherry Coffey (and Ian LeTourneau who helps in the background), I want to say thank you all for being such faithful supporters. Your attention to our series of readings has been what we needed to see our work flourish. Thank you all so much. Please be with us for this last time before we enjoy a wonderful summer. Come to Corked Wine Bar at 83 Regent St. in Fredericton at 2 P.M. on Sunday, April 23. The usual things apply: greet Charlotte and all your friends, get a book draw ticket, add your name to the open mic set, and enjoy our featured guests.

Laura Noble and Katherine Ouellette will be reading for us. Their appearance at odd sundays is partial fulfilment of the requirements for their Honours Thesis in Creative Writing course at St. Thomas University.  Since their proposed novel projects were approved by STU’s English Department in May 2016, they’ve been researching, plotting, writing and rewriting under the beady, supervisory eye of Kathy Mac (aka Dr. Kathleen McConnell).

Laura is a St. Thomas post-grad student who is completing her concentration in Creative Writing. Laura has spoken at the Annual Atlantic Undergrad English Conference both academically and creatively. She works in the New Brunswick public school system, organizing events based on raising awareness of the importance of writing and public speaking.

Katherine is a fourth year student at STU, who will graduate this spring. She aspires to attain a Masters Degree in Creative Writing and publish more work in the future. Katherine’s manuscript, Refraction, follows the main character Samuel throughout his life, focusing on his relationship with his older brother Marcus. Told in a non-linear fashion through Samuel’s memories from childhood to adulthood, Refraction showcases both the comfort of family as well the many hardships that the brothers’ bond must endure.