May 31st 2025 is the date for a unique double book launch of our latest poetry title, The Cost of Living by acclaimed poets Alan Bleakley and Shane Neilson from venues in Toronto (Canada) and Cornwall (UK).
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ATTENDED OUR BOOK LAUNCHES IN TORONTO AND WADEBRIDGE. UPDATES TO FOLLOW.
On May 31st, 8pm (EST) Dr Shane Neilson will be at Society Clubhouse, 967 College St, Toronto and featuring poets Anna Veprinska, Jim Johnstone and Amy Leblanc.
On May 31st, 3pm (GMT) Prof Alan Bleakley will be at Circle Contemporary, Wadebridge, PL27 7LR with The Artel Press, and also featuring the launch of an exhibition of new paintings by Sue Bleakley.
Signed copies of the book will be available at both launches. Children and dogs are welcome at Circle Contemporary. Come early to meet the artists, browse the gallery and Hawksfield shops.
In Toronto, please join Shane’s guests Anna, Jim and Amy for an outstanding evening of poetry from some of Canada’s leading contemporary poets.
Copies of The Cost of Living will be available to purchase from both events; we invite you to come and support the artists, enjoy the company – and celebrate the vital crafts of writing, reading and listening.
The Artel Press would like to thank all the artists supporting these events.


