Capital City Press Anthology

Welcome to the Capital City Press Anthology:

an online literary journal featuring local writers.

Letter From the Guest Editor

Welcome to Volume Three of the Capital City Press Anthology. Penned by some of our area’s most innovative writers, this year’s anthology is a kaleidoscope of poetry and short prose that invites readers to find wonder in the quotidian, celebrate whimsy, contemplate unprecedented change, and broaden our understanding of one another. Having had the pleasure of meeting many established and aspiring writers this year in my role at EPL, I was unsurprised by the wide-ranging nature of the submissions, and moved by the curiousity and sincerity in the works. The range of topics, themes, and genres reflected in this collection illustrates a vast array of experiences and perspectives—surely one of our community’s most valuable assets.

Thank you to the editorial team: Katherine Gibson, Trisia Eddy, Charles Crittenden, and Victoria Mastropietro for inviting me to participate in this thoughtful and candid process. Your dedication to promoting and supporting Edmonton area writers is inspiring, and I was honoured to contribute to this effort. Like many readers, I’m looking forward to future, exciting initiatives led by Capital City Press.

Please enjoy this celebration of local talent!

~ Kate Boorman, EPL Writer in Residence, on behalf of the Capital City Press Editorial Team.

Contents

Acrylic Wings by Avery Bird

The Square Where You Once Sang by Kat Cameron

The Golden Biscuit by Sara Campos-Silvius

Forgotten Treaties by Ambrose Cardinal

The Cure to Baldness by Jake Carlstad

The Buffalo at University Station by Lauren Carter

The Midnight Diner by Bruce Cinnamon

Quiet Light versus The Apocalypse by Kayleigh Cline

Link to Chain by Kayleigh Cline