by Steven W. Beattie

Debating unsympathetic characters in fiction, Canadian publishing protectionism, and more

Do protagonists in works of fiction have to be likeable? (Hint: the answer is no.) Related: Claire Messud's pre-emptive strike against critics who slam the protagonist of her new novel, The Woman Upstairs, for being ... Read More »

June 28, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Former Groundwood publisher Patricia Aldana announces collaboration with Chinese children’s publisher

By Steven W. Beattie

Patricia Aldana, founder and former publisher of Groundwood Books, has entered into a collaboration with China Children's Press and Publications Group (CCPPG) to spearhead a new imprint, which will publish international children's books in China ... Read More »

May 31, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news, People

Tamas Dobozy lands on Frank O’Connor Prize shortlist

By Steven W. Beattie

The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award announced its 2013 shortlist today, and one of the six spots goes to Ontario author Tamas Dobozy for his 2012 collection Siege 13 (Thomas Allen Publishers). Ten Canadian ... Read More »

May 31, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Simon & Schuster cleared to publish in Canada: Updated

By Steven W. Beattie

The Globe and Mail is reporting that the Department of Canadian Heritage has given the all-clear for multinational publisher Simon & Schuster to begin a Canadian publishing program out of its Toronto office. The ability ... Read More »

May 29, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Chrystia Freeland’s Plutocrats named National Business Book Award winner

By Steven W. Beattie

Alberta-born, New York City“based journalist Chrystia Freeland has won the 2013 National Business Book Award for her book Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else (Doubleday Canada). The ... Read More »

May 28, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

A.S.A. Harrison dead at 65: Updated

By Steven W. Beattie

Q&Q was saddened to learn that Canadian author A.S.A. Harrison died on Sunday at the age of 65. Harrison was the author of the non-fiction book Orgasms, published in 1974 by Coach House Press. And ... Read More »

April 16, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

Robert J. Sawyer vs. the Canada Council: Updated

By Steven W. Beattie

By any reasonable measure, Robert J. Sawyer must be considered one of this country's most successful fiction writers. He has just published his 22nd novel, Red Planet Blues. Previous novels have been nominated for or ... Read More »

April 8, 2013 | Filed under: Authors

Poet, editor Kildare Dobbs dead at age 89

By Steven W. Beattie

The National Post is reporting that Kildare Dobbs, a fixture on the CanLit scene since the 1950s, died today in Toronto. Born in India and educated in Ireland, Dobbs came to Canada in 1952, and ... Read More »

April 1, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Knopf could get the all clear to publish Scientology book in Canada

By Steven W. Beattie

Lawrence Wright won a Pulitzer Prize for The Looming Tower, his book on al Qaeda and 9/11, but the author's evident stature and reputation haven't eased concerns that his new book could create libel issues north ... Read More »

February 5, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Spring preview 2013: Canadian short fiction, crime fiction, and poetry

By Steven W. Beattie

Rumours to the contrary notwithstanding, publishing is alive and well moving into spring. In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the spring's biggest books. Short fiction Nancy Jo Cullen's short fiction collection ... Read More »

January 10, 2013 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

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Debating unsympathetic characters in fiction, Canadian publishing protectionism, and more

Former Groundwood publisher Patricia Aldana announces collaboration with Chinese children’s publisher

Tamas Dobozy lands on Frank O’Connor Prize shortlist

Simon & Schuster cleared to publish in Canada: Updated

Chrystia Freeland’s Plutocrats named National Business Book Award winner

A.S.A. Harrison dead at 65: Updated

Robert J. Sawyer vs. the Canada Council: Updated

Poet, editor Kildare Dobbs dead at age 89

Knopf could get the all clear to publish Scientology book in Canada

Spring preview 2013: Canadian short fiction, crime fiction, and poetry

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