steph percival
@stephpercival.bsky.social
Mom, poet, sheepadoodle walker 🐾, heart health advocate. Always reading, often writing, otherwise faffing about. @thismanywords on IG.
At play, I natter on about books 📚, poetry ✍️ , nature 🌱, and random nerdery 🤓.
At work I design stuff. 💙
At play, I natter on about books 📚, poetry ✍️ , nature 🌱, and random nerdery 🤓.
At work I design stuff. 💙
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steph percival
@stephpercival.bsky.social
· Jan 16
The Central Avenue Poetry Prize 2025
westminster.bookmarkreads.ca
One of my fave songs, David Myles’ ‘When It Comes My Turn’, just turned 20! I recommend a listen (wherever you stream music).
It inspired my poem ‘My Turn’ forthcoming in the 2025 Central Ave Poetry Prize anthology which is available for pre-order: westminster.bookmarkreads.ca/item/AUgNRER...
It inspired my poem ‘My Turn’ forthcoming in the 2025 Central Ave Poetry Prize anthology which is available for pre-order: westminster.bookmarkreads.ca/item/AUgNRER...
Excited to share that Love in D Minor, a heartbreak anthology by Cozy Ink Press is out now! I have two poems in this lyrical collection: This Is Still A Love Poem and If I Could Rewrite This One.
In 🇨🇦 you can buy it here: www.amazon.ca/Love-minor-c...
In 🇨🇦 you can buy it here: www.amazon.ca/Love-minor-c...
Love in D minor
Love in D minor: press, cozy ink: 9798270726461: Books - Amazon.ca
www.amazon.ca
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Excited to share that Love in D Minor, a heartbreak anthology by Cozy Ink Press is out now! I have two poems in this lyrical collection: This Is Still A Love Poem and If I Could Rewrite This One.
In 🇨🇦 you can buy it here: www.amazon.ca/Love-minor-c...
In 🇨🇦 you can buy it here: www.amazon.ca/Love-minor-c...
I just started reading Bear by Julia Phillips and I heard season 4 of The Bear has started so I’m officially in my ursa era 🐻
June 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I just started reading Bear by Julia Phillips and I heard season 4 of The Bear has started so I’m officially in my ursa era 🐻
Summer TBR pile is far too ambitious but I like a challenge.
June 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Summer TBR pile is far too ambitious but I like a challenge.
Power outage = under the covers getting under this cover
June 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Power outage = under the covers getting under this cover
Now that it’s consistently warm, it’s officially summer reading season!
I’ve just finished On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous which is, in itself, full of gorgeous poetic prose.
I’m pulling together a summer TBR pile. What are you reading this summer?
I’ll share my pile if you share yours!
I’ve just finished On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous which is, in itself, full of gorgeous poetic prose.
I’m pulling together a summer TBR pile. What are you reading this summer?
I’ll share my pile if you share yours!
June 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Now that it’s consistently warm, it’s officially summer reading season!
I’ve just finished On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous which is, in itself, full of gorgeous poetic prose.
I’m pulling together a summer TBR pile. What are you reading this summer?
I’ll share my pile if you share yours!
I’ve just finished On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous which is, in itself, full of gorgeous poetic prose.
I’m pulling together a summer TBR pile. What are you reading this summer?
I’ll share my pile if you share yours!
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Looks like my thread that got 14 likes caused the CPC to update its platform document.
"Anti-Woke ideology: A Conservative government will put an end to the imposition of the Woke ideology in the federal public service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research."
"Anti-Woke ideology: A Conservative government will put an end to the imposition of the Woke ideology in the federal public service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research."
Interestingly, the word "woke" doesn't actually appear in the CPC platform.
Pierre Poilievre says he’ll end ‘woke ideology’ — he isn’t saying what that means
April 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Looks like my thread that got 14 likes caused the CPC to update its platform document.
"Anti-Woke ideology: A Conservative government will put an end to the imposition of the Woke ideology in the federal public service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research."
"Anti-Woke ideology: A Conservative government will put an end to the imposition of the Woke ideology in the federal public service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research."
Me, trying to maintain a positive attitude
April 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Me, trying to maintain a positive attitude
Any other #starterpack cynics out there? #poetrysky
April 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Any other #starterpack cynics out there? #poetrysky
This is what courage and living your values looks like.
April 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This is what courage and living your values looks like.
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In Canada, our history books refer to Liberation Day as May 5, 1945, the day when the Netherlands was finally liberated from Nazi occupation through the hard work, courage and great sacrifices of Canadian and other Allied soldiers. #LestWeForget 🇨🇦🇳🇱
April 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In Canada, our history books refer to Liberation Day as May 5, 1945, the day when the Netherlands was finally liberated from Nazi occupation through the hard work, courage and great sacrifices of Canadian and other Allied soldiers. #LestWeForget 🇨🇦🇳🇱
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Get this. My friend's in it, and she good. Real good.
One of my fave songs, David Myles’ ‘When It Comes My Turn’, just turned 20! I recommend a listen (wherever you stream music).
It inspired my poem ‘My Turn’ forthcoming in the 2025 Central Ave Poetry Prize anthology which is available for pre-order: westminster.bookmarkreads.ca/item/AUgNRER...
It inspired my poem ‘My Turn’ forthcoming in the 2025 Central Ave Poetry Prize anthology which is available for pre-order: westminster.bookmarkreads.ca/item/AUgNRER...
The Central Avenue Poetry Prize 2025
westminster.bookmarkreads.ca
April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Get this. My friend's in it, and she good. Real good.
Happy National Poetry Writing Month, poets!
#blueskypoetry #poetrysky #nationalpoetrywritingmonth #napowrimo #writing
#blueskypoetry #poetrysky #nationalpoetrywritingmonth #napowrimo #writing
April 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Happy National Poetry Writing Month, poets!
#blueskypoetry #poetrysky #nationalpoetrywritingmonth #napowrimo #writing
#blueskypoetry #poetrysky #nationalpoetrywritingmonth #napowrimo #writing
If you hold stocks and you disagree with the policy decisions being made in the US right now, take your money out of the US stock market. Money is the only thing those in power respect right now.
I can suggest a country where you should reinvest it. 🇨🇦
I can suggest a country where you should reinvest it. 🇨🇦
March 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
If you hold stocks and you disagree with the policy decisions being made in the US right now, take your money out of the US stock market. Money is the only thing those in power respect right now.
I can suggest a country where you should reinvest it. 🇨🇦
I can suggest a country where you should reinvest it. 🇨🇦
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Arguably his best speech during his time as PM because it was the most honest.
NEW: This is brilliant from Trudeau.
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
"Today, the US launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner & ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying, murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 💥
March 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Arguably his best speech during his time as PM because it was the most honest.
It is absolutely (and always) the time to ally with Indigenous peoples to plan a sustainable and prosperous path forward for Canada. Be proud of Canada, yes, but don’t let your pride be bound up in ignorance. That’s the path the US took and look where it’s led.
Right now, for a lot of Canadians the temptation is to ignore Indigenous people because the threats from the US seem way more important. This turn to fervent and ignorant nationalism is a mistake. Don't alienate the people who know more about your "country" than you do. Find common cause instead.
February 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It is absolutely (and always) the time to ally with Indigenous peoples to plan a sustainable and prosperous path forward for Canada. Be proud of Canada, yes, but don’t let your pride be bound up in ignorance. That’s the path the US took and look where it’s led.
Don’t want people talking smack about you? Don’t be a leech on society. Sounds simple but apparently suing people is easier? 🙄
UnitedHealth hired a defamation law firm to go after social media posts criticizing the company
UnitedHealth hired a defamation law firm to go after social media posts criticizing the company
The insurer and its law firm denies a doctor’s online claim that it refused to cover care for a cancer patient.
fortune.com
February 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Don’t want people talking smack about you? Don’t be a leech on society. Sounds simple but apparently suing people is easier? 🙄
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Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl performance is why funding arts and humanities matters. We have Kendrick because his teacher introduced him to poetry and writing.
February 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl performance is why funding arts and humanities matters. We have Kendrick because his teacher introduced him to poetry and writing.
This is taking the whole ‘the show must go on’ concept too far.
This is bullshit! Displacing people for a second time for a TV show?! How are we considered a civilized society?!
#LosAngeles #EatonFire
www.latimes.com/california/s...
#LosAngeles #EatonFire
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Fire victims must move to new shelter as TV filming takes over Pasadena Convention Center
The one-month transition goal for the Red Cross shelter at the Pasadena Convention Center is meant to mark a move to a smaller shelter space.
www.latimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This is taking the whole ‘the show must go on’ concept too far.
There is no singular Black experience and this is one of the reasons it’s important to read widely. Each of these 28 books by Black authors is compelling and unique and 100% worth picking up not just during #blackhistorymonth but on any day of any year.
Who are your favourite Black authors?
Who are your favourite Black authors?
February 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
There is no singular Black experience and this is one of the reasons it’s important to read widely. Each of these 28 books by Black authors is compelling and unique and 100% worth picking up not just during #blackhistorymonth but on any day of any year.
Who are your favourite Black authors?
Who are your favourite Black authors?
I really want to see Rosemary Barton play a shots game where each time she’s informed the Prime Minister’s press conference time is delayed she takes a shot.
February 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I really want to see Rosemary Barton play a shots game where each time she’s informed the Prime Minister’s press conference time is delayed she takes a shot.
I’m calling it on my January 2025 reads. (Btw, I adore @thestorygraph.com cover collages).
Best read: Sandwich
Runner-up: The Rachel Incident
Most compelling: Onyx Storm
Most surprising: Lula Dean’s Library of Banned Books
Most charming: The Mortal and Immortal Life of the Girl from Milan
#booksky
Best read: Sandwich
Runner-up: The Rachel Incident
Most compelling: Onyx Storm
Most surprising: Lula Dean’s Library of Banned Books
Most charming: The Mortal and Immortal Life of the Girl from Milan
#booksky
January 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I’m calling it on my January 2025 reads. (Btw, I adore @thestorygraph.com cover collages).
Best read: Sandwich
Runner-up: The Rachel Incident
Most compelling: Onyx Storm
Most surprising: Lula Dean’s Library of Banned Books
Most charming: The Mortal and Immortal Life of the Girl from Milan
#booksky
Best read: Sandwich
Runner-up: The Rachel Incident
Most compelling: Onyx Storm
Most surprising: Lula Dean’s Library of Banned Books
Most charming: The Mortal and Immortal Life of the Girl from Milan
#booksky
If you’re not disgusted, you’re either not paying attention, you’re numb, or you’ve lost your humanity.
January 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
If you’re not disgusted, you’re either not paying attention, you’re numb, or you’ve lost your humanity.
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For #LunarNewYear, we share 15 new and forthcoming reads by Asian-Canadian authors you'll love.
alllitup.ca/book-list/15-books-for-lunar-new-year/
alllitup.ca/book-list/15-books-for-lunar-new-year/
January 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
For #LunarNewYear, we share 15 new and forthcoming reads by Asian-Canadian authors you'll love.
alllitup.ca/book-list/15-books-for-lunar-new-year/
alllitup.ca/book-list/15-books-for-lunar-new-year/
I cracked the cover of my fourth (and final) French notebook since September. Je me prépare à passer les examens de français, mais j’aimerais continuer à apprendre la langue pour toujours! It’s been an exhausting, challenging, and rewarding experience.
January 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I cracked the cover of my fourth (and final) French notebook since September. Je me prépare à passer les examens de français, mais j’aimerais continuer à apprendre la langue pour toujours! It’s been an exhausting, challenging, and rewarding experience.