Laura Farina is a poet whose work is characterized by a profound exploration of the human experience. Her debut poetry collection garnered a significant award, highlighting her talent and impact within the literary landscape. Farina's poetry often delves into the intricacies of identity and relationships, employing a powerful and evocative style. She invites readers to contemplate the complexities of life through her distinctive poetic vision.
Celebrated for its poetic excellence, this award-winning collection showcases the vibrant literary voice of an Ottawa resident. The work delves into themes of identity, nature, and the human experience, reflecting the unique cultural landscape of the region. With its compelling imagery and emotional depth, it invites readers to explore the intricacies of life through verse, making it a significant contribution to contemporary Canadian poetry.
Exploring the nuances of adulthood, this collection of poems captures the journey through three romantic relationships set against the backdrop of various Canadian cities. Farina's writing delves into the mundane details of everyday life—like phone calls and weather—rather than typical love themes. With a focus on the concepts of home and belonging, the work blends charm with darker undertones, reflecting on personal growth and the passage of time from her first job to marriage nearly a decade later.
A funny and bighearted tale about what makes a story good. The stories Gabe “reads” to his sister always start out sounding familiar — a red-caped girl on her way to Grandma’s meets a wolf in the woods — but then, just in the nick of time, Sir Gabriel swoops in to save the day. His sister insists that’s not how it’s supposed to go. He says his version is better: “Nothing bad happens in my story.” But when his sister walks away, it’s time to reconsider. Are his stories boring? Why does it seem like there’s always something missing? True fact about stories: they need a bit of bad to be good!