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LOST: A MEMOIR plays Winnipeg
January 19, 2012 - February 5, 2012
Prairie Theatre Exchange
3rd Floor Portage Place
393 Portage Avenue
starring Jan Alexandra Smith
“Smith is a captivating actress at the helm of a captivating, thought-provoking and touching story.” — The Coast.
Visit Prairie Theatre Exchange for tickets.
Upcoming appearances in Winnipeg
Tuesday, January 17 Reading/Talk — Fort Richmond Collegiate (my high school!!!) 2:20 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, January 19 Opening night for Lost: A Memoir — Prairie Theatre Exchange, 393 Portage Avenue, 8 pm
Friday, January 20 Pre Show Reading/Talk for Lost: A Memoir — Prairie Theatre Exchange Lounge, 393 Portage Avenue 6:30-7:45 pm. Click here for more details.
Saturday, January 21 A Talk about Writing Lost: A Memoir — Prairie Theatre Exchange Lounge, 393 Portage Avenue 10-1 pm
Saturday, January 21 — Pony Corral - 444 St. Mary’s Avenue 9:30 pm (okay I’m not speaking here but I will be having a drink!!!)
Monday, January 23 Reading — McNally Robinson Book Store, 1120 Grant Avenue 7:30 pm. Click here for more details.
Paperback edition of Karma available
I am so happy to announce that the paperback edition of KARMA goes on sale today. A new beautiful cover! To purchase, click here.
THE WINNIPEG FREE PRESS has reviewed Karma
“…Ostlere creates rich worlds for her characters to inhabit and for her readers to get swept away in.” Read the full review here.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL has reviewed Karma!
“Impelled and compelled by this utterly engrossing novel’s form and its content, its readers are in for quite a ride.” Read the full review here.
NPR Books has reviewed Karma
Karma is one of five books featured in
Teen Novels for Readers of All Ages!
“Epic and almost surreal in scope…” check out the fantastic review here.
The Play’s the Thing!
Lost: A Memoir is travelling
with Jan Alexandra Smith
Halifax — Neptune Theatre
October 18 - Nov. 6, 2011
Neptune Theatre
Winnipeg — Prairie Theatre Exchange
January 19 - February 5, 2011
Praire Theatre Exchange
Lost: A Memoir will also be featured at the
Indianapolis Repertory Theatre
Going Solo3 - A Festival of Intimate Stories Brought to Life
Starring Constance Macy
September 22 - October 23
Indianapolis Repertory Theatre
FFWD The Best of Calgary
I am happy to announce that I was voted Best Local Poet or Author by Fast Forward Weekly readers in the 2011 Best of Calgary reader’s poll. Thank you! To see the complete list visit
The Best (and Worst) of Calgary
Where will you take Karma?
If you have a moment, please let me know where you were in the world when Karma fell into you hands.
Where will you take Karma?
Karma receives a THIRD STARRED REVIEW
The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“…There are many layers in this skillfully crafted novel, and the verse is rich with depth and emotion…This is a beautiful and breathtaking glimpse into one girl’s tragedy and perseverance, and the achingly stirring images created by its verses will remain with the reader long after its final poem.”
Read the full review…
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Want a copy of LOST?
Contact Cathy, we are happy to make arrangements for delivery to bookstores and individuals
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NEW BOOK:
KARMA— A Verse Novel by Cathy Ostlere
Published by PENGUIN GROUP/PUFFIN Canada and RAZORBILL U.S.
Coming MARCH 2011
