Words in the burbs

Wednesday evening at Western Sky Books, writers and readers gathered to hear the latest Words in the Burbs. To illustrate her setting, Janet Fretter shows the tombolo connecting Shetland to St. Ninian's Isle.

Hosted by Christina Myers and Lynn Easton, readings included essays, memoir and haiku. Janie Chang read from her historical novel, Dragon Springs Road. Missed the event? Catch Janie next month at Canadian Authors -- Metro Vancouver, the Alliance for Arts and Culture, 7 pm Feb 13.