Since I discovered CZP through local readings and SF/Fantasy events, I’ve been curious as to how this publishing company got started. Sandra reveals ChiZine’s audacious successes and economic setbacks. It’s a cautionary tale for those who might think starting up an ezine is an easy road to financial success. I found her talk honest and inspiring. It’s all done for the love of books, in her case, dark fiction and poetry.
This video is recorded with a flip camera and edited in Premiere Elements. I apologize for the rumbling when the subway goes under Queen’s Park. Word on the Street talks are held outdoors in Toronto every fall. I go for the books but I also enjoy the author readings, workshops, publisher displays and magazines.