A favourite among Island writers and literature lovers, UPEI’s Creative Writing Master Class annual public reading will take place on Monday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Casa Mia Café in Charlottetown (131 Queen Street). The reading will show case budding and seasoned writers (and some in between!): Lydia Banks, Benton Hartley, Connor Kelly, Allysha Leuschen, Andrew MacIsaac, Lori Mayne, Lee Ellen Pottie, Lorraine Rumson, Kelly Sampson, Lisa Steele, Robin Sutherland, and Ken Williams. The master class has been fervently writing and revising short stories, flash fiction, novels, creative non-fiction, plays, and poetry—which vary greatly in style and content and are sure to take attendees on an emotional and cerebral roller coaster ride. Attendees are kindly asked to arrive early if preparatory refreshments—coffeee, tea, dessert—are desired. So come one and all (and bring friends!) to witness and enjoy the highlighted products of mentorship and creativity.