Poets & Prose Writers include:

Hugh Hazelton is a poet and translator who teaches Spanish translation at Concordia University. His third book of poems, Antimatter, was published with CD by Broken Jaw Press in 2003.

Carolyn Zonailo is a visionary poet, founder of Caitlin Press, her studies include archetypal psychology & mythology. the moon with mars in her arms, (Ekstasis Editions, 2006), is her eleventh book of poetry.

Fortner Anderson's poems are found on his two solo CDs sometimes i think and six silk purses (Wiredonwords). He has performed his work in Canada, the United States & in Europe. (See www.fortneranderson.com).

Talleen Hacikyan fiction writer & printmaker. Author & illustrator of artist's book Postcards (2006). First prize winner at the 2005 Victoria School of Writing Postcard Story Competition. Short story published in Ararat.

Steven Price His first book Anatomy of Keys is a poetic biography of Harry Houdini (Brick Books, 2006). Price currently teaches poetry & writing at the University of Victoria.

Gillian McConnell designer & actor, also paints & writes. Rooms, her latest book of poetry, (Publish America, 2006), has been used as a teaching aid for medical, social & poetry students in Canada, the US & the UK.

The Yellow Door Coffeehouse has a long history as a Montreal folk music venue but it also plays a vital part in the city's spoken word scene. Regular poetry and prose readings feature illustrious veterans and talented students.