John Stiles
John Stiles was born and raised in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia and currently lives in London, England. John is the author of the novel Taking the Stairs and the subject of the critically acclaimed and innovative poetry documentary Scouts are Cancelled. Called one of 'the best literary biograph(ies) of the past decade', the film has played on The Documentary Channel in Canada and in the US and Italy. John has received acclaim in: Publishers Weekly, The New York Times and in over twenty literary magazines across Canada the US and UK. John has worked as a rock-n-roll roadie, door-to-door salesman, telemarketer, school teacher and as a library assistant in London. Scouts are Cancelled, the original book on which the documentary is based can be obtained from Insomniac Press, Toronto, CANADA. Taking The Stairs is available from Nightwood Editions in Vancouver, CANADA. Other works include John's debut novel The Insolent Boy and the poetry collection Creamsicle Stick Shivs.
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Killing House Flies? Debut Poetry from Carleton Wilson
Toronto poet Carleton Wilson's debuts a sublime writing style. Catch him on book tour in Coburg ON, Tues night.
Oct 10, 2011
- John Stiles
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Deck Chairs Ignite Simmering Female Tensions in Rare London Show
Jean McConnell's sardonic female characters were brought to life in a matinee performance in East London. Are more to follow this year?
Oct 5, 2011
- John Stiles
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Cash Cow Or White Elephant? Olympics Mega Mall Finally Opens
As the 2012 Olympics approach, the first of the great re-development projects in the East End opened its' doors to the public. Will locals gawk or shop?
Sep 21, 2011
- John Stiles
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Tallinn: Soviet Influence in Exotic Baltic Jewel?
Soviet kitsch and boho chic eclipse rowdy stag nights as Tallinn emerges as a Baltic cultural jewel.
Sep 4, 2011
- John Stiles
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Canada's World Cup Dreams Die with Crocked Hargreaves?
With Canada's best football export likely to retire have Canada's dreams of playing in the World Cup died along with his long awaited comeback? Not likely
Apr 3, 2011
- John Stiles
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Tips for Overcoming Writers' Block
Writers often suffer from brain cramp or writers block, but what is the cure for it? A little DIY or trip to the library will get your brain working again.
Mar 16, 2011
- John Stiles
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Football for a Fiver at Fisher Football Club
A report from the terraces in the Kent Football League Premier division.
Mar 9, 2011
- John Stiles
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City State: New London Poetry
London, home of Blake, Keats, Shakespeare. Great poets and artists living in difficult times. But what is the state of modern poetry in London?
Feb 27, 2011
- John Stiles
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Cisne Negro: Pulse of the Black Swan in Seville Spain
On a recent trip to Seville, window displays and thoughts of the Black Swan set pulses racing in the Moorish and seductive Catholic city.
Feb 19, 2011
- John Stiles
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East End London: The Road to the 2012 Olympics
With the London 2012 Olympics fast approaching how will an impoverished East End cope with world attention? By showing its cockney charms, innit?
Feb 10, 2011
- John Stiles
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