In this review, I explore the poetic world of Lana Del Rey's Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass, a collection that marries nostalgia, introspection, and a distinctly American aesthetic. Del Rey’s poetry reflects her trademark themes of love, longing, and melancholy, while offering a glimpse into a quieter, more reflective side of her artistry. Through vivid imagery and raw emotion, she captures fleeting moments and timeless feelings, inviting readers to embrace stillness and the beauty of doing nothing. This review delves into the unique cadence of her words, the visual impact of her themes, and how her work bridges the gap between music and literature.

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The short fiction “Happy Birthday“ is featured in the Ricepaper Magazine on June 17, 2024.

Link: Ricepaper Magazine - Happy Birthday

The column was written about life in Toronto for Visionary Literary Magazine.

Link: Issue 01

The essay “Cheers! To the Solo Lifestyle: Embrace Alone Time “ features in the literary journal Petal Projections.

Link: Petal Projections, Issue 08

PULSE is the name of the OCADU BFA Creative Writing program’s annual print & digital journal. It is a vitally needed publication that showcases and promotes the writing and text-based work of students in the Creative Writing Program and minor.

Have You Eaten Yet? is a website to gather writings on the topic of food and feelings, by writers from the various communities.

Food is one of the vital parts of culture. There is much literature on the topic of food and/or the use of food as a medium to discuss cases of marriage, status, and social justice issues, among others.