Songs of life and death

“Russell Thornton (left) brings together poems written over two decades, shaped by North Vancouver landscapes and a lifelong engagement with eros and mortality in his new collection, Two Songs.” FULL STORY



 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Oldham

June 05th, 2025

In her second novel Shadows on the Heart (Doppia Press $17), Elizabeth Oldham explores what happens when life forces you into roles you never expected. This character-driven novel follows three generations of women as they navigate love, memory and the long reach of grief. Oldham’s storytelling is gentle, offering a compassionate look at family bonds and personal transformation. Through shifting perspectives, the novel highlights how connection can grow in even the most complicated circumstances. Shadows on the Heart is a testament to resilience and the ways we carry both pain and hope across generations. 9781738822638

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