The Short Reading Series

Anita Dolman, author of Lost Enough, will be leading our last spring event for The SHORT Reading Series !! More details at: https://www.thisisshort.ca/Spring-2019.php, and make sure to RSPV to the event page so you don't miss out.

Deborah-Anne Tunney will be joining us on June 2nd for the second spring event of The SHORT Reading Series! Come early to grab a drink and a seat at Lieutenant's Pump. Event starts at 4pm !! Event details and future events at: https://www.thisisshort.ca/Spring-2019.php

On Sunday June 2nd, Adam Meisner will lead the second spring event of The SHORT Reading Series!! Can't wait Make sure to check out more of his writing at: https://adammeisner.com/ ... Future events and schedule of readers: https://www.thisisshort.ca/Spring-2019.php

We are eagerly anticipating hearing from second reader on May 26th, Natalie Southworth! Check out : https://www.thisisshort.ca/Spring-2019.php for details on future events this spring!

On Sunday May 26th, Elise Levine will be kicking off our spring sessions of The SHORT Reading Series with a reading from This Wicked Tongue, her anticipated collection of short fiction being released THIS JUNE !! Come on down to Lieutenant's Pump at 4pm, grab a drink and settle in for some short, sharp fiction https://www.thisisshort.ca/Spring-2019.php

Hey Everyone! We’re back for a 2019 Spring Season of the THIS IS SHORT READING SERIES! All readings to be held at The Lieutenant’s Pump on Elgin Street at 4pm on Sunday afternoon. Here’s the list of confirmed readers so far:... SUNDAY MAY 26 Elise Levine Natalie Southwark SUNDAY JUNE 2 TBC** Adam Meisner SUNDAY JUNE 9 Anita Dolman Sara Mang Stay tuned for postings about the individual readings and tell your short story lovin’ friends!

Excited to announce that Biblioasis author K.D. Miller will be reading from her new short story collection LATE BREAKING on Sunday, October 14th at 4pm. (Please note the slightly earlier start time!) Come out to The Lieutenant's Pump on Elgin Street to enjoy a drink and a reading from this brilliant and brave short story writer. #sundaysareforshortstories https://www.thisisshort.ca/Readers.php

Hi everyone! Looking forward to seeing folks today at 4:30pm at The Lieutenant's Pump on Elgin Street (there is power!) to hear Frances Boyle read from her novella TOWER. Come celebrate the launch of this new series!

Friends, CBC Radio called and want to interview me next week about the series for a short (ha!) spot on In Town and Out. The producer asked me a question I couldn't answer and I need your help. TIA!! Here's a quick poll: Are there any other reading series in Canada (that you know of) focused exclusively on the short story and/or novella?

And don't miss Catriona Wright reading from her new short story collection DIFFICULT PEOPLE on Sunday, September 30th, as part of the new This is Short reading series in Ottawa. 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon at the Lieutenant's Pump pub on Elgin Street. Don't be difficult, come on out and join us! http://www.nightwoodeditions.com/blog/title/DifficultPeople