The author of The Marrow Thieves found out she won the $50,000 Kirkus Prize as she was searching her desk for loose change for transit.
Q&A: Allison Hirst on acquiring and editing mysteries
Allison Hirst is Dundurn’s resident woman of mystery. The developmental editor is responsible for a variety of non-fiction titles and crime mysteries, including Steve Burrows’ popular Birder Murder books, Nick Wilkshire’s new Foreign Affairs series, and Janet Kellough’s “brilliant historical series,” the Thaddeus Lewis Mysteries.
The NHL has some serious issues to address. A few players, including Ken Dryden, are willing to tell their stories
Two things will be as certain this hockey season as the likelihood that the Toronto Maple Leafs will break the hearts of their loyal fans: the NHL will have to deal with some serious issues, and there is an ever-increasing appetite in Canada for books about hockey.
Loan Stars: Librarians pick their favourite upcoming December titles
Each month, Canadian library staff vote for their favourite upcoming books, via BookNet Canada’s Loan Stars readers-advisory program and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council.
Wordstock Sudbury adds new Indigenous panel featuring Kegedonce Press authors
Wordstock Sudbury is responding to current concerns in Canada’s literary landscape with some changes to its annual event.
Daily Deals: Promontory Press acquires Steve Erikson novel; Harriet Alida Lye sells in ANZ
Daily Deals: Two new acquisitions for Dundurn
Peter Hill-Field named partner at Canadian Manda Group
Canadian Manda Group has brought on Peter Hill-Field, its director of sales and marketing, as a new partner.
How literary festivals are responding to demands for accessibility
When Saskatoon author Adam Pottle appears at literary festivals and events across the country, he occasionally has a tough time understanding his fellow panelists.
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