Search Results by tag: Dani Couture

Alternative markets: why publishers are turning to zine fairs to woo new readers

Canzine, the country's largest festival dedicated to zines and independent culture, happens this Sunday in Toronto (the Vancouver edition is scheduled for Nov. 17). Following the success of last year's event, writer Jason Spencer spoke ... Read More »

October 19, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 3-9

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

It's another busy week for literary events. Here's a sample of what's going on across the country: Dinner and reading with Pico Iyer, Grano, Toronto (Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., $100) Ron Stevens signs Much Ado ... Read More »

February 3, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Events

Burgess, Couture among ReLit winners

By Steven W. Beattie

Tony Burgess has added a second ReLit ring to his collection of awards. Having won the prize in 2004 for his story collection Fiction for Lovers, he nabbed a second for his 2010 story collection, ... Read More »

October 24, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Fall preview 2011: Canadian fiction

By Steven W. Beattie

In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the fall season's biggest books. NOVELS One of the most anticipated releases of the fall season is surely the new novel from internationally acclaimed author Michael Ondaatje, ... Read More »

August 26, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

2011 ReLit longlist revealed

By Sue Carter

The very long list of nominees for the 2011 ReLit Awards, which celebrates novels, poetry, and short fiction titles published by Canadian independent presses, has been announced. ECW Press leads this year's longlist with nine ... Read More »

August 8, 2011 | Filed under: Awards

Farzana Doctor to receive Dayne Ogilvie Grant

By Jason Spencer

The Writer's Trust of Canada has announced that Toronto author Farzana Doctor will receive the fifth annual Dayne Ogilvie Grant, which is given to an emerging gay or lesbian writer who demonstrates great literary promise with ... Read More »

June 1, 2011 | Filed under: Awards

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