TATAS (my interview series asking Toronto authors to tell me about their favourite local spots) is not dead! I still have a few good ones in the hopper, including today's featured writer, the lovely local literary star Derek McCormack.
Derek is a writer, journalist, bookseller and very well-dressed gent. Toronto book lovers can thank him not only for his own excellent books, but also for his support of other writers through his work at Type Books and with indie art project/micro-publisher The Book Bakery.
Read on for the inside scoop from Derek.
The Toronto According to Authors Survey - Answers from Derek McCormack
Your favourite...
Place to see a movie?
Lightbox.
Writing spot?
My couch! That's also my fave napping spot.
Bookstore or library branch?
Type Books, Toronto Ref.
Grocery or food store?
Fiesta Farms.
Park or outdoor spot?
Trinity-Bellwoods.
Little-known hangout?
Capital Espresso is a well-known hangout that's great.
Booze-serving establishment?
The Beaver, No One Writes to the Colonel.
Annual or recurring event?
Easter.
Gallery/theatre/reading/concert venue?
MKG 127, Mercer Union, Clint Roenisch, Birch Libralato.
Underrated/usually reviled spot?
Toronto Western.
We're getting close to the end of TATAS, but there are a few more instalments that are definitely worth dropping by to read. I'll wrap up at the end of the summer, but in the meantime, check out my day job for more literary goodness.
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