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Book Launch: Susan E. Lloy's Deep Breaths of the Inanimate
Thursday December 4th | 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Join us in store for the launch of Susan E. Lloy's new short story collection, Deep Breaths of the Inanimate! This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource. Masks are not required, but will be provided at the door.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this captivating collection, readers embark on a journey through the extraordinary yet everyday lives of characters who traverse unexpected and uncharted paths, each story a vivid exploration of the human experience, driven by the emotion and desire that resonate deeply within us all. A newborn, fragile and innocent, is dramatically entrusted to the merciless waves of the sea. Three women find themselves ensnared by relics from their pasts—objects gifted by former lovers—that bind them in ways they cannot escape, challenging their identities and futures. The struggles of an imprisoned refugee unfold in a gripping tale of resilience in the face of despair, where hope flickers like a distant star. A lottery winner, basked in the glow of fortune, faces the harsh reality of loss as her life crumbles in ways she never anticipated. And a grieving son delves into the hidden truths of his mother’s tumultuous past, uncovering secrets that reshape his understanding of family and legacy. These are just a few of the eclectic and offbeat tales woven together in Deep Breaths of the Inanimate, each revealing the intricacies of love, loss, and the unpredictable nature of existence, leaving readers to reflect on the profound impact of choices and the paths we walk in search of meaning and connection.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Susan E. Lloy is the author of four short story collections: But When We Look Closer (2017), Vita (2019), Nothing Comes Back (2023) and Deep Breaths of the Inanimate (2025). Susan’s work embraces unconventional characters existing on the edges of ordinary life. She lives in Montreal.
On Writing Short Stories: Readings and Discussion
Tuesday October 8th, 2024 @ 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Please join us for an evening with Caroline Adderson, Susan Lloy and Cora Siré, where they will be performing readings of their work, followed by a discussion about the process of short story writing, and putting together a single-author collection. There will also be an open Q&A and time for book signing. This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Caroline Adderson is the author of five novels (A Russian Sister, Ellen in Pieces, The Sky Is Falling, Sitting Practice, and A History of Forgetting), two previous collections of short stories (Pleased to Meet You and Bad Imaginings), as well as many books for young readers. Her award nominations include the Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award, the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, two Commonwealth Writers’ Prizes, the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Rogers’ Trust Fiction Prize, and the Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist. The recipient of three BC Book Prizes, three CBC Literary Awards, and the Marian Engel Award for mid-career achievement, Caroline lives and writes in Vancouver.
Susan E Lloy is the author of three short story collections, But When We Look Closer (2017), Vita (2019) and Nothing Comes Back (2023). She continues to write about unconventional characters who exist on the edges of ordinary life. Her fourth collection, Deep Breaths of the Inanimate will be published fall 2025. Lloy lives in Montreal.
Cora Siré is the author of five books including her latest, Fear the Mirror, a collection of stories (Véhicule Press, 2021). Her fiction, essays, and poetry have appeared in many anthologies and magazines in Canada, the US, Mexico, and Europe. She lives in Montréal. Author website: www.quena.ca.
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