Pre-order your Blasted Tree T-shirt by Monday, Jan. 26th, and you could win an advance copy of our forthcoming poetry collection, These Are Fragments by Laura Dyer! To enter, Like our page on Facebook and private message us your size and color preference. Our shirts come in black or white, unisex size S - XL, and cost $20.00 + shipping. A winner will be picked on Tuesday, Jan. 27th, and announced on Facebook.
Upcoming Launch Party and Reading - December 18th
With the press up and running, now is the time for a Launch Party! Celebrate with us in thanks to those who've helped make the collective possible while we break ground for the future. Join us upstairs at Burritoville [Montreal] for a night of readings, music, and libation, because what better way to kick off the holiday season than with beer, books and burritos?
FEATURING READINGS BY:
Jesse Anger - Kyle Flemmer
Bea Keeler - Kaitlyn Perrin
Ivan Fischer - Bükem Reitmayer
Doors open at 7, readings start around 8. We'll have copies of our first line of chapbooks for sale at Burritoville - support the authors by purchasing a copy of their work! You can check out our titles in advance HERE.
Grand Opening, New Poetry & More
Today is the Grand Opening of The Blasted Tree Store! Chapbooks are in from the printers and are available for purchase online. There are a limited number of first print books, so order now to secure a copy. Each chapbook is $5.00 + shipping, proceeds go to support the next generation of great Canadian authors and this independent press.
VISIT THE STORE
Not only is the store finally open, but Dorito Hangover, a collection of poetry by Kyle Flemmer, has been posted online and is available for purchase. Dorito Hangover is a collection of first poems composed throughout the last couple years, many of which have never before appeared in print. We are very excited to bring you fresh content from Canada's up-and-comers, stay tuned for new work, news, and contributors at The Blasted Tree!
Online Launch of The Blasted Tree
Welcome to The Blasted Tree Art Collective and Publishing Co. Today is the official launch of our online journal and the beginning of a campaign to take the Canadian literary scene by storm. You can expect regularly featured stories, poems, essays, and reviews by talented young authors, as well as a direct line to the bleeding edge of artistic expression, from music to photography and beyond. Follow and share us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on new and exciting Blasted Tree content.
The Blasted Tree Store will be opening Fall 2014. Stay tuned for the chance to own your favorite Blasted Tree material in hard copy!
You can now submit your original works to theblastedtree@gmail.com. We are looking for interesting, unique, and socially-challenging material, both written and otherwise. If you are thinking of becoming a member of our growing collective, do not hesitate to submit your work.
We thank you in advance for your support and are very excited to bring you the best in emerging Canadian art. With your help, The Blasted Tree can make change in our increasing complicated social landscape.