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dictionaryofobscuresorrows:

n. the smallest measurable unit of human connection, typically exchanged between passing strangers—a flirtatious glance, a sympathetic nod, a shared laugh about some odd coincidence—moments that are fleeting and random but still contain powerful emotional nutrients that can alleviate the symptoms of feeling alone.

I never used the damn thing, and Mike has fancy video equipment with an optional iOS adjunct, so now it’s his.

Next month I’ll be replacing it with an 11-inch MacBook Air.

I will not be writing a 1,500-word blog post about this.

You’re welcome.

bartletsquotations:

Everyone, except Toby, laughs.

GPOY.

vivekshraya:

In September of 2011, the first run of God Loves Hair sold out! Shortly after, I was strongly encouraged by friends to do a second run but was not prepared for the greatest push, which came from my parents. I unexpectedly received a cheque in the mail from them, without my asking, to help pay for the printing. This act of overwhelming generosity adds another beautiful chapter to what has been already such a special journey with the book.

So with a lot of love and support, I am thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the second edition of God Loves Hair featuring a NEW short story & accompanying illustration by the mind blowing Juliana Neufeld, which can be seen above. (I have made jokes about how half the reason for writing the new story was to have the chance to work with her again! #superfan) The omission of Madge from the book always felt like a giant oversight and I am relieved that this has been corrected.

The book will be out on February 13th but you can pre-order the book starting TODAY right here. The books will be shipped on the 13th and the shipping fees for ALL book orders made before the end of February will be waived.

If you are in Toronto, I will be doing a reading to launch the second edition alongside the Toronto premiere screening of a wonderful film called I AM I had the opportunity to see I AM at the Vancouver Film Festival last summer and everyone in the theatre was in tears by the end. This will be taking place at Ryerson on February 13th and is being co-sponsored by Inside Out and SAVAC. More details regarding this event will be announced here in the weeks to follow. SAVE THE DATE.

Lastly,if you are in New Jersey/ NYC/ Philadelphia/ Washington/ Pittsburgh & Chicago, I am doing a joint book tour with Farzana Doctor in your cities in March and hope you can make it to the readings listed here.

Thank you again for all you kind words of support, whether via tweets or DMs or Facebook page comments or emails. YOU inspire me! And yes…I am working on my next book :)

-VS