O.L. McAnord
@olmcanord.bsky.social
Canadian 🇨🇦 Author 📖 Revisionist
Work in Progress / Second Draft
Writing on Treaty Land
Work in Progress / Second Draft
Writing on Treaty Land
Excited to be reading an excerpt from my WIP novel as part of The Writers’ Union of Canada’s North West Passages reading series. Thursday, November 13. Register at the link to join us for a great evening of #CanLit
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November 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Excited to be reading an excerpt from my WIP novel as part of The Writers’ Union of Canada’s North West Passages reading series. Thursday, November 13. Register at the link to join us for a great evening of #CanLit
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Trip to the grocery store failed successfully. No food, but I’ll be eating good for a while.
November 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Trip to the grocery store failed successfully. No food, but I’ll be eating good for a while.
Time for Albertans and union workers across Canada to (notwith)stand up! Anyone still supporting the UCP needs to be called out, ridiculed, ostracized. They are not your friends. Stop playing nice with fascists. They’ll come for you eventually. Shine a light on their darkness.
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Time for Albertans and union workers across Canada to (notwith)stand up! Anyone still supporting the UCP needs to be called out, ridiculed, ostracized. They are not your friends. Stop playing nice with fascists. They’ll come for you eventually. Shine a light on their darkness.
Here’s to the teachers, students, union members, and members of the public rallying in Edmonton. Stand together for better schools and classrooms, labour rights, and democracy! Fight now and fight on! If friends and family support the UCP, let them hear about it. Democracy dies in silence. 🗣️✊
October 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Here’s to the teachers, students, union members, and members of the public rallying in Edmonton. Stand together for better schools and classrooms, labour rights, and democracy! Fight now and fight on! If friends and family support the UCP, let them hear about it. Democracy dies in silence. 🗣️✊
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“If you can only be tall because somebody is on their knees, then you have a serious problem.”
—Toni Morrison
—Toni Morrison
September 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“If you can only be tall because somebody is on their knees, then you have a serious problem.”
—Toni Morrison
—Toni Morrison
Got to attend the World Premiere of Singhs in the Ring last night for #CIFF2025
An inspiring documentary about The Great Gama Singh, his family, and legacy. A great Calgarian and Canadian, a model of true strength, toughness, and humility. Check it out.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/s...
An inspiring documentary about The Great Gama Singh, his family, and legacy. A great Calgarian and Canadian, a model of true strength, toughness, and humility. Check it out.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/s...
SINGHS IN THE RING » CIFF
A ride through the legacy of Gama Singh– a Punjabi immigrant turned Stampede wrestling icon–and his son Raj, who fights to carry the family name into a new era.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Got to attend the World Premiere of Singhs in the Ring last night for #CIFF2025
An inspiring documentary about The Great Gama Singh, his family, and legacy. A great Calgarian and Canadian, a model of true strength, toughness, and humility. Check it out.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/s...
An inspiring documentary about The Great Gama Singh, his family, and legacy. A great Calgarian and Canadian, a model of true strength, toughness, and humility. Check it out.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/s...
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Excited to be participating in #whenwordscollide Aug 15-17!
If you haven’t secured your spot yet, come join us! Meet fellow writers, build your community, and find new creative spark!
If you haven’t secured your spot yet, come join us! Meet fellow writers, build your community, and find new creative spark!
August 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Excited to be participating in #whenwordscollide Aug 15-17!
If you haven’t secured your spot yet, come join us! Meet fellow writers, build your community, and find new creative spark!
If you haven’t secured your spot yet, come join us! Meet fellow writers, build your community, and find new creative spark!
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Every day is #InternationalWolfDay in our eyes, but today’s a great reminder of how amazing wolves are! 🐺 Support wolf recovery and conservation by donating or advocating for stronger protections. 🌎🐾
Learn more about ways to make an impact: nywolf.org
Learn more about ways to make an impact: nywolf.org
August 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Every day is #InternationalWolfDay in our eyes, but today’s a great reminder of how amazing wolves are! 🐺 Support wolf recovery and conservation by donating or advocating for stronger protections. 🌎🐾
Learn more about ways to make an impact: nywolf.org
Learn more about ways to make an impact: nywolf.org
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Writing is funny because both my biggest brightest dream and stomach churning dread is having people read my book.
August 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Writing is funny because both my biggest brightest dream and stomach churning dread is having people read my book.
I’m too old to mosh anymore, but still love punk shows. I don’t remember seeing this level of aggression and fury in the pits in the last 25 years.
Proud to see kids in Alberta picking up the torch and channeling their rage into positivity. These are the voices we should be listening to.
FUCP ✊
Proud to see kids in Alberta picking up the torch and channeling their rage into positivity. These are the voices we should be listening to.
FUCP ✊
The rise in punk and hardcore’s prevalence in Alberta is to create a voice against the UCP, says one vocalist. 🎤 #abpoli
In Alberta, the Punks Are Taking Over | The Tyee
The scene is galvanizing against a common enemy: the United Conservative Party.
thetyee.ca
August 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I’m too old to mosh anymore, but still love punk shows. I don’t remember seeing this level of aggression and fury in the pits in the last 25 years.
Proud to see kids in Alberta picking up the torch and channeling their rage into positivity. These are the voices we should be listening to.
FUCP ✊
Proud to see kids in Alberta picking up the torch and channeling their rage into positivity. These are the voices we should be listening to.
FUCP ✊
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AS THE EARTH DREAMS, edited by Terese Mason Pierre, is a ground-breaking anthology of haunting speculative stories by contemporary Black Canadian writers.
AS THE EARTH DREAMS is out October 14th, learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/as-... #booksky #blackbooksky
AS THE EARTH DREAMS is out October 14th, learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/as-... #booksky #blackbooksky
July 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
AS THE EARTH DREAMS, edited by Terese Mason Pierre, is a ground-breaking anthology of haunting speculative stories by contemporary Black Canadian writers.
AS THE EARTH DREAMS is out October 14th, learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/as-... #booksky #blackbooksky
AS THE EARTH DREAMS is out October 14th, learn more here: houseofanansi.com/products/as-... #booksky #blackbooksky
New book shirt day!
July 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
New book shirt day!
Writing at Writing-On-Stone
July 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Writing at Writing-On-Stone
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You should never be more afraid of what will happen if you speak out and stand up against injustice & oppresson than you are of what happens if you don't.
Don't let fear shut you down, let it wake you up & spark a fire inside you, maybe under your ass if that works as better motivation to fight.
Don't let fear shut you down, let it wake you up & spark a fire inside you, maybe under your ass if that works as better motivation to fight.
March 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
You should never be more afraid of what will happen if you speak out and stand up against injustice & oppresson than you are of what happens if you don't.
Don't let fear shut you down, let it wake you up & spark a fire inside you, maybe under your ass if that works as better motivation to fight.
Don't let fear shut you down, let it wake you up & spark a fire inside you, maybe under your ass if that works as better motivation to fight.
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June 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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In 2020 someone installed plaques on benches in Calgary’s Bowmont Park commemorating events that didn’t happen. The city removed them but re-installed them after locals protested. How could you not want these?
June 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In 2020 someone installed plaques on benches in Calgary’s Bowmont Park commemorating events that didn’t happen. The city removed them but re-installed them after locals protested. How could you not want these?
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Danielle Smith lies.
And then she uses those lies to justify laws that are against the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Don't ever forget that.
/fin
And then she uses those lies to justify laws that are against the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Don't ever forget that.
/fin
June 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Danielle Smith lies.
And then she uses those lies to justify laws that are against the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Don't ever forget that.
/fin
And then she uses those lies to justify laws that are against the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Don't ever forget that.
/fin
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If you want to read my story about a super-powered Tommy Douglas (grandfather of Kiefer Sutherland and father of Canadian health care) and the On-to-Ottawa march, have I got a deal for you.
Psst...the ebook for MASKED MOSAIC, the Canadian superhero antho edited by Claude Lalumière and Camille Alexa, is only a whopping 99c on Kobo right now. Stories by me, @mariebilodeau.bsky.social @gothgreenwitch.bsky.social @acwise.bsky.social @davidnickle.bsky.social @derrylm.bsky.social and more! 🍁
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June 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If you want to read my story about a super-powered Tommy Douglas (grandfather of Kiefer Sutherland and father of Canadian health care) and the On-to-Ottawa march, have I got a deal for you.
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Happy #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! Here are 6 NeWest favourites to help you celebrate Indigenous voices during this National Indigenous History Month (and every month). Check these out in your local bookstore, local library, or on our NeWest store. #NeWestPress
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June 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! Here are 6 NeWest favourites to help you celebrate Indigenous voices during this National Indigenous History Month (and every month). Check these out in your local bookstore, local library, or on our NeWest store. #NeWestPress
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It's National Indigenous People's Day 🧡 it's the perfect day to pick up a book written by an Indigenous author- with so many fantastic books written by First Nation, Métis and Inuit authors, you can't go wrong!
June 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It's National Indigenous People's Day 🧡 it's the perfect day to pick up a book written by an Indigenous author- with so many fantastic books written by First Nation, Métis and Inuit authors, you can't go wrong!
Thank you both, @gloriablizzard.bsky.social and @kerncarter.bsky.social for this!
Join Kern Carter as he shares his story on writing and earning full-time. Kern will provide examples of income sources as a writer. I'll be hosting this webinar. Come with your questions!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A Writers Union Member Exclusive / Free Registration
writersunion.ca/webinars
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A Writers Union Member Exclusive / Free Registration
writersunion.ca/webinars
June 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thank you both, @gloriablizzard.bsky.social and @kerncarter.bsky.social for this!
If you’re in Calgary and don’t go to (or know about) Sled Island, check it out. Incredible music from all over the world and musical spectrum. Tons of Canadian talent. Affordable tickets. Great way to support diverse art, local business, and have your mind blown at the same time. www.sledisland.com
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
Sled Island is an annual, multi-venue independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta.
www.sledisland.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you’re in Calgary and don’t go to (or know about) Sled Island, check it out. Incredible music from all over the world and musical spectrum. Tons of Canadian talent. Affordable tickets. Great way to support diverse art, local business, and have your mind blown at the same time. www.sledisland.com