Elaine Batcher, MC for the evening, enjoys the readings.

K.D. Miller dedicates the launch to Barbara Freeze

K.D. Miller dedicates the launch to Barbara Freeze

Susan Mahan came from Boston to read at the launch.

Susan Mahan came from Boston to read at the launch.
Fraser Sutherland reads his poem, "Maple Sugar."

Fraser Sutherland reads his poem, "Maple Sugar."

Domenico Capilongo reads his prose poem, "drink."

Domenico Capilongo reads his prose poem, “drink.”

yaqoob ghaznavi reads his poem, "Cheesecake."

yaqoob ghaznavi reads his poem, "Cheesecake."

Jaclyn Piudik reads her poem, "The Day of the Dead."

Jaclyn Piudik reads her poem, "The Day of the Dead."

Merle Nudelman reads her poem, "Belief."

Merle Nudelman reads her poem, "Belief."

Ronna Bloom reads her poem, "Birthday Cake."

Ronna Bloom reads her poem, "Birthday Cake."

Stan Rogal reads his poem, "Kitsilano Beach."

Stan Rogal reads his poem, "Kitsilano Beach."

Photos taken by Andrew Macrae, who also designed the cover of Crave It: Writers and Artists Do Food.

More launch photos here.