Michael Mirolla's newest novel is a spectacular deep-dive into an imagined A.I.-dominated future which questions what family bonds really are and the nature of storytelling itself.

My writing reflects on a life that is lived. One of billions. We all have a story to share. One that contains numerous moments of joy, pleasure and hope. Then again it is tempered with the pain and suffering that all human beings endure. I hope that my work embodies this idea. We are all confronted with setbacks in our lives, hope for a better tomorrow is our armour to confront these challenges… to overcome, to survive and become better people once we are on the other side of it.

According to The Canadian Music Hall of Fame, in which Domenic Troiano was inducted in 1996, Troiano solidified his music legacy by being one of the principal originators of “The Toronto Sound,” a soulful, Motown-inspired version of rock and roll. More than 20 years after his passing, he remains larger than life.

To see the world through the eyes of Sandra Manzi is to enter a realm of infinite possibilities. As a contemporary realist painter based in Hamilton, Ontario, she finds inspiration everywhere in her midst.  “My paintings are a manifestation of my deep exploration into the human experience and the raw emotions that reside within us. My aim is to evoke a sense of connection and introspection for the other people we share this world with, inviting viewers to embark on a personal journey of self-discovery.”

A new children’s book by Italian-Canadian singer/songwriter Frank Moyo celebrates the unique bond between a Nonna and her grandchild. The bilingual book, written in both English and Italian, brings to life a song that Moyo wrote for his Nonna Finuzza the night she passed away.

Carole Giangrande is an award-winning author of over ten books, ranging from novels, short story collections, children’s books, to poetry. Her latest collection, this may be the year, is a wonderful exploration of the connection between human emotion and nature.