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    Dive into “Motherhood and Waiting,” a series of essays from Motherwell.

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    Blogger Quinn reflects on a past encounter with a stranger in Vienna, Austria.

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  3. “Names Have Power”: Five Essays on Names and Identity

    Five essays on names and identity.

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  4. Writers on Writing: Voices of the Quebec Writers’ Federation

    An introduction to QWF Writes, the community space of the Quebec Writers’ Federation.

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  5. Too Loud, Too Outspoken, Too Feminist: Anne Thériault Writes Her Truth

    We chat with Toronto-based writer Anne Thériault at The Belle Jar about the evolution of her writing, blogging on hot-button topics, and being an ally.

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