845 Chapbook Release featuring Kit Roffey and Alex Chappell

Join us for the release of two new chapbooks, Civilian of Dirt by Kit Roffey and swing, swing by Alex Chappell.

The poems in Kit Roffey's debut chapbook, Civilian of Dirt, are a lucid and finely crafted as they are intensely felt.

The stories in Alex Chappell's swing, swing explore the loves and losses of their characters, finding solace in the fact that pain, heartbreak, and healing are universal. 

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

KIT ROFFEY

Kit Roffey is a queer writer. They hold a BA in English and Cultural Studies from Huron at Western University. Their work has appeared in Prairie Fire, Vallum, Event, and Existere among others. This is their first collection. They can be found on Instagram @poetry_kit and are always happy to talk writing, or debate the best pen brands, boygenius songs, and coffee orders.

ALEX CHAPPELL

Alex Chappell is a lifelong wordsmith who is passionate about exploring the inner landscape of ordinary people. Previously a content writer, she now writes fiction full-time. Her short story, "Never Lose Your Dog Again," was published in the anthology Canadian Shorts II celebrating emerging Canadian voices. With a background in English literature and creative writing from the University of Western Ontario, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. She combines a strong foundation in the written word with a deep understanding of human psychology and the art of storytelling. Alex currently lives in London, Ontario with her beloved cat.

ABOUT 845 PRESS

845 Press is the London, Ontario-based publishing arm of The /tƐmz/ Review. We are interested in innovative work by both emerging and established writers. We publish chapbooks and are pleased to announce that we are now branching out into publishing longer fiction ebooks.