With/out Pretend

With/out Pretend is an independent Toronto-based publisher focused on producing, promoting and distributing works by women.

[Ameema (She/Her) @Ameemabackwards]

#Reconciliation is OUR responsibility as settlers. A few of us have gotten together to launch a #donationmatching initiative, up to $3000 CAD. Donations must be made by July 2nd, to any org or initiative that supports #Indigenous people & communities.

Details below ⬇️

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

What does Distance mean to you?

Is distance a factor in how we connect (with ourselves, with our emotions, with our pasts - with our loved ones, with the people we encounter, and share space with)? Is it an obstacle? A surmountable one?

Does distance matter?

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

@tamaravjones @TheatreCentre @thejessicadore This is lovely! Thank you for the shoutout! 💖💖💖💖

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

Just enter TAKECARE at checkout to get your digital copy. Find our story collection here:

https://t.co/hY5Gg4MBdB

Be well, friends — we’re thinking of you. ❤️

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

How are you feeling right now?

This past week has been rough to say the least. But, it’s also forced us to take notice of our wellness, step away from what doesn’t serve us, and find ways to take care of ourselves. In these moments it’s the little things...

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

Sending a love note to a friend, making a meal for a loved one, or logging off Twitter (oops!)

In our humble attempt to offer you a little peace, please help yourself to a free story from The Vault!

[Ameema (She/Her) @Ameemabackwards]

One year ago today, @WithoutPretend published THIS BODY, MY BODY - a labour of love & panic & light & vulnerability. It’s a letter to, a manifesto about and to my body’s it’s a reckoning & a coming to terms, & I’m really proud of my work.

Read it at: https://t.co/TC7rbKWzX1

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

Check it out! We’re obsessed with @sennahaha - & you will be too 😈😈😈

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

Happy New Year, from all of us, to all of you! We had such an incredible (but tough) 2019, and we’re so excited for you to see what we have in store for you in 2020!

Wishing you the best! 🎉✨💖

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

We are OBSESSED with Sennah Yee’s incredible collection - Deep Web. Illustrated by Charlotte Mei.

Check it out - you won’t regret it!

@sennahaha @charlottemei_

https://t.co/QpxqLAdCjb

[Ameema (She/Her) @Ameemabackwards]

@jeannakadlec My first published story, by the independent publishing company I work for (@WithoutPretend). It’s about being in my body, & my experiences w chronic pain & chronic illness. (It’s paid though, $6 CAD, to support our publishing, & help us pay contributors)

https://t.co/TqHmMZTM1w

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

@lynndoodles @mcpheee We can’t get over these gorgeous illustrations, and this incredible story by you and @zimmmmmmmer! 😍

[🌷琳 Lynn Scurfield🌷 @lynndoodles]

@WithoutPretend @mcpheee Spots to go along with the story (the first spot is my absolute favourite!) (2/2) #illustration

[🌷琳 Lynn Scurfield🌷 @lynndoodles]

New Images for The Vault + @WithoutPretend for an article written by Kristen Zimmer titled 𝑀𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑅𝑜𝑜𝑚. A beautiful story about healing through friendship and cleaning. Many thanks to Erin Klassen and @mcpheee for this one💗 (1/2) #illustration

[She Does The City @shedoesthecity]

At Hysterical: a night of stories (coming to @Tranzac tomorrow), you'll hear from ten remarkable storytellers sharing their experiences with being called "too much," and finding tears, laughter, clarity and strength. @WithoutPretend
https://t.co/TfkYmXryd5

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

We’re so excited about our next event - HYSTERICAL: A Night of Stories!

On October 2nd, come to the Tranzac & hear from 10 incredible storytellers!

Tickets are still available:

https://t.co/JcMmazPk6h

[The Hive @shop_thehive_]

✨ an important collection of essays by @withoutpretend now in the shop and we’re so excited! we also have a few of their other titles: ‘on mothering’, ‘on pleasure’ and ‘you care too much’ @ The Hive https://t.co/IfaxCd35a7

[With/out Pretend @WithoutPretend]

YOU ARE AMAZING, and we are so happy to have you!!

[She Does The City @shedoesthecity]

On Mothering: A Night of Storytelling Featuring Jen McNeely, Fauzia Asim, Sarah Keast + More @WithoutPretend
https://t.co/ioaPvZd2P2