Off the Map

by Betsy Warland (Editor), Seema Shah (Editor), Kate Bird (Editor)

Off the Map, an anthology of writing by Vancouver writers with lived experience of mental health issues, aims to bring diverse and distinctive voices to the literary landscape. In works of creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, you'll discover writing on a wide range of subjects. These narratives showcase unique storytelling styles and forms, offer fresh and fascinating perspectives, and are told with compelling honesty, inventiveness, and compassion.

229 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

Reviews

[Sandra Yuen (MacKay) · Rating 5 out of 5]

At the book launch of Off the Map, I heard 29 authors read their heartfelt, humorous, painful, insightful, poignant, and real life excerpts from this anthology. I think the writers are all gifted, not because of their illnesses or trials, but because of their response to trauma, their resolve, resilience, intellect, life experience, and their courage to share their voices in this collection. To stand up and say, we are here, we suffer but we are strong, we will survive. I appreciated the diversity and quality of the readers and their work.

[Jaki Eisman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chef's kiss!