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April is Poetry Month and we can’t let it pass without shouting our friends at house of appleton!

house of appleton is an independent press in Nanaimo that specializes in shorter works and delicate design.

MJ Burrows is the author of one collection of poetry, Sea-Washed Stones and her poems appear in several island anthologies. MJ ’s work reflects her appreciation for nature and her reverence for family and community. Her collections “What You Left Behind” and “Sea-Washed Stones” are available.

Mary Anne Moore’s poetry and essays have been published in several anthologies and literary journals including Prairie Fire, Carousel, ROOM, Freefall, Vallum, and Sea & Cedar. Her collections “Modern Words for Beauty” and “Mending” are available.

Marlene Dean lived in Southern Alberta for forty years where she taught school, hiked, skied the Rocky Mountains, roamed the river bottoms and the Lethbridge coulees. She carries a deep connection to nature and believes that the most important thing in life is to have empathy with all living creatures. Her collections “Menagerie” and “Because Things Are” are available.

Read more about these poets and their work on our website.