Poetry has always had an aura of passion and romance; lonely writers sitting in a garret, pouring out their hearts and souls. But the truth is working Canadian poets come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, have different jobs, experiences, attitudes and influences, and write about everything from love to politics to their daily lives. This is what is revealed in HEART OF A POET, a documentary television series in "13 verses" that airs on Bravo! every Thursday at 8pm ET, beginning April 13th.

Also, here is an interesting way to make sure people read your book. Just make sure you can go on Oprah and back up your claims. (Guardian.)