Rod Raglin

#Journalist, #photographer, and #Author of 14 novels, a short story collection and two plays. Read excerpts at

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

You’re invited to the Eastside Atelier's art show, in the building on the corner of William and Clark, Fri., June 5th, 5-10pm and Sat., June 6th, 12-5pm. This a free event with more than 30 local artists participating. Lots of variety and affordable pieces.

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

My short story, The Hike, has been published in Outsider Publishing’s, Summer Camp Stories.
It's now available at
https://t.co/tmDPxxUR2X

#shortstory #readingcommunity #summercampstories @outsiderpublishing

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

Love of Lilacs - a gallery of 8 of my images of lilacs is being featured on the front page of the Open Arts Forum site. View them at https://t.co/BDIjvfryyD For more photos of gardens, urban and natural landscapes visit https://t.co/ihKUvliy2i

@openartsforum

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South Van Food Hub facing dramatic funding cuts.
Read the full story at https://t.co/aG4k2IDPqu

#southvanfoodhub #foodsecurity #foodbanks #fundingcuts #southvan

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

Authors on the Drive, a new series celebrating East Van writers, hosted by the GWAC, Continental Cafe (Commercial at 2nd Ave), June 1, 7-9 pm. Hear Garth Mullins as he reads from his book Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs.

More info at https://t.co/MHgRpmJ88E

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

My short story, Invasive Species, has been published by Unnamed Journal 46: Electric Barbarella and is available on Amazon at
https://t.co/KDCUzZeWCb
#newfiction @unnamedjournal #shortstories #amreading #readingcommunity

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

My short story, They, has been published in Resistance: An Anthology of Overcoming, by #AwatumPress. “A thorough narrative on overcoming. Five novelists. Five poets. One volume.”
https://t.co/ERKGalLFmT

@awatumpress @museoprado #MuseodelPrado #ResistanceAnAnthologyofOvercoming

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Emma has been encouraged to gather up a few of her menagerie of toys to sell at the VOKRA garage sale, May 23 & 24 from 11am to 4pm (5pm Sat), at 2028 Wall St., and donate the proceeds to her alumni.

#VOKRAgaragesale

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

Have a Great Victoria Day Weekend.
Happy Shavuot - May 21-23
Eid Mubarak - Eid al-Adha, May 26-30
Don Davies, MP, Vancouver-Kingsway, 2951 Kingsway, 604-775-6263. As seen in The Spring 2026 Edition of The REVUE online at https://t.co/7Y2NsLn9lD

#dondaviesMP #vancouverkingsway

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The Flash of Fireflies: #WritingtheShortStory, Tues., May 19, 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, VPL Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St @AlixOhlin, @AndreaRoutley, @JacquelynZongLiRoss, and @ShashiBhat with @JenCurrin discuss the art and craft of this genre.

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

All Genders Youth Group, every Tues., Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St.
Engage in activities and discussions on a wide range of topics, via a 2SLGBTQ+ lens.
To learn more about the All Genders Group, e-mail Maxx Sadler at [email protected]

#2SLGBTQ

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

Seeking lantern makers or light up artists to create a display for Trout Lake’s Lantern Procession on August 26, 2026. Selected artists will be paid the artist fee of $375 for their work. Submit a brief proposal to [email protected] by June 1, 2026.

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

Twisted #Poets Literary Salon, Wed., May 13, 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm, VPL Britannia Br., 1661 Napier St.
Featuring #poetryreadings and an open mic.
In partnership with Pandora's Collective.

@pandorascollective @twistedpoetsliterarysalon

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

Named for the abundant spring flowers, the 2026 #FlowerMoon, peaked on, May 1. This particular moon was a "micromoon," appearing slightly smaller than usual because it was near its farthest point from Earth (apogee).
Camera: EOS R6 Mark II. Lens: Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

My photograph, Spring Bud, has been published in "Buds & Blooms: Volume 2", 14th Issue of the Cosmic Daffodil Journal.
To download a copy of the Ebook visit https://t.co/ATuL7bF8Fw
To support them visit https://t.co/zQ0HkjWNYi
@CosmicDaffodil

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Emma is cat-static. As of May 1, 2026, all exotic cats will be banned as pets in B.C. Furthermore, they can no longer be bred or transported into the province. To get the details and send a letter of support visit https://t.co/vIAahgUiji

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Heron colony update: the hatchlings have arrived!
During last week's survey, 5 fuzzy, grey juveniles were spotted.
35 eggs were also counted, so there will be many more hatchlings to come!
https://t.co/KgIWPWoPXH

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The Vancouver Transit Shelter Installation transformed 10 transit shelters across Vancouver into spaces for reflection, inviting people to consider how sound, image, and place shape poetry interact, and to write their own responses. For more info visit https://t.co/vIAahgUiji

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Bogus literary agent scam targeting new authors. https://t.co/Dk3D2jy33S

[Rod Raglin @rodraglin]

Help choose the cover for Finding Meaning, Making Sense
Copy and paste this post into an email.
- Fill in the blank and reply to with your response. I PREFER COVER ________
- In the subject line paste FMMS cover poll
- address the email to [email protected]
Thanks!