by James M. Fisher Seasons of Discontent is Raymond Fraser’s thirteenth work of fiction. It could be subtitled; “The Continuing Adventures of Walt Macbride” since it features the recurring semi-autobiographical character Ray’s readers have met before in novels such as The Bannonbridge Musicians and In Another Life. In fact, Seasons expands upon Part Three of… Continue Reading
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Two Frye Authors Cancelled
It is with great regret that the Frye Festival announces the cancellation of authors Elizabeth Renzetti and Yasmina Khadra at the 16th edition of the annual festival, scheduled to take place April 25 to May 3 in Greater Moncton. The Festival was thrilled to welcome such great writers, but the celebration will continue with nearly… Continue Reading
Frye Festival Line-Up Unveiled
More than forty of the best contemporary Canadian and international writers are heading to Greater Moncton to take part in 60 public events and 130 school visits. The program for the 16th edition of Atlantic Canada’s largest literary happening is the Festival’s most ambitious yet. The Festival promises to feed imaginations and invites readers to… Continue Reading
Challenge: What Books have Inspired You?
What books have inspired you? We’re challenging readers to list 10 books that have had a profound effect upon them. What are the books you’ve never been able to shake off? That have stuck with you throughout the years? Email your list to editor@breadnmolasses.com with “Books Challenge” in the subject line. Bread ‘n Molasses Editor… Continue Reading
SappyFest Rescue Mission
SappyFest was just an idea in early 2006. Two hundred and fifty people showed up for that idea and those 250 people made SappyFest, the little independent music festival produced annually in Sackville, New Brunswick, a reality. Now SappyFest is looking for 250 people to come together and support the idea of SappyFest again. This… Continue Reading
The 2013 Frye Festival: Spotlight on Words & Music
As Atlantic Canada’s largest literary happening, the Frye Festival celebrates words through books and music. The Greater Moncton community will discover the folk americana sounds of Leif Vollebekk, a Montreal-based up-and-comer who’s making waves across the country and in the United States. Les Hay Babies, The Olympic Symphonium, Science Friction, Les Païens, Caroline Savoie, John… Continue Reading
Frye Festival Unveils its 2013 Program
From April 22 to 28, the Frye Festival will feed imaginations and celebrate words and ideas with people of all ages. Thirty renowned authors from Canada and beyond, as well as rising stars of the local literary scene, will be in town to share ideas and inspire readers. On the menu: book clubs, literary evenings,… Continue Reading
Debra Komar Appearances in Moncton Area this Week
Writer and forensic anthropologist Debra Komar is in the Moncton area this week talking about her new book The Ballad of Jacob Peck, a tale of historic true crime about an infamous murder that took place in the Shediac area in 1805, recently published by Goose Lane Editions. Debra will appear at: Shediac Public Library, Thursday… Continue Reading
Award Winning Authors & Singer headline WordsFall in Woodstock
Award winning authors, a rising New Brunswick music star and a former Penguin Books publisher will headline Words Fall in Woodstock, October 19 and 20, 2012. WordsFall is a semi-annual presentation of the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) and features a full line-up of learning, networking and entertaining events. The gathering will lead off… Continue Reading
Scotty and the Stars Launch New Album at Moncton’s Empress Theatre
Children’s musical entertainment group, Scotty and the Stars, will be have an album release concert at Moncton’s Empress Theatre (199 Robinson Court) on Saturday, September 29 at 2 PM. Tickets are currently on sale. This show is brought to you by Fisherman’s Friend. Scotty and the Stars Scotty and the Stars is a children’s musical… Continue Reading
