Alarmed that Canada Post keeps losing money, Ariadne Jensen, a woman in her fifties, pitches the CEO with a scheme to save the corporation: she will get people to start writing and mailing letters again. As an inspiration to others, Ariadne writes bundles of letters for all to see; some are historical fiction, while others are drawn from her own correspondence. Each letter itself tells a story, while together they form a bigger story—about Ariadne, her determination to set wrongs right, her sly humour, and her loyalty to her best friend Leo, a gay man in his early twenties—that leaves the reader of At This Juncture informed, educated and, most importantly, entertained.
“A must-read for any analog devotee, Altrows’ ersatz (yet credible) epistolary historical exchanges are delightfully entertaining and highly edifying.” ~ Sheryl Gordon, Writer and Curator of A Rewording Life
Rona Altrows is an essayist, fiction writer, editor, and playwright who believes that literature plays a critical role in the fight for social justice. Her books include A Run on Hose, Key in Lock, and At This Juncture, and she has edited or co-edited four anthologies including Please Don't Interrupt, co-edited by Uche Umezurike. Rona’s honours include the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, the Jon Whyte Memorial Essay Prize, and the 2025 $50,000 Prairie Grindstone Prize for both her body of work and her ongoing commitment to supporting emerging and established writers. She lives in Calgary.
Contact Rona directly at info@ronaaltrows.com.
