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Awards: NeWest Press dominates Alberta Book Publishing Awards shortlist

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta has released the shortlists for its annual Book Publishing Awards‚ recognizing work by the province's publishers. The awards will be presented at a gala at Calgary's Hotel Arts on Sept. ... Read More »

July 11, 2016 | Filed under: Awards

Rae Spoon, Kamal Al-Solaylee among Canadian Lambda nominees

By Sue Carter

Seven Canadian books* have been recognized by the 25th annual Lambda Literary Awards, which celebrate achievement in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender writing. According to the Lambda Literary Foundation, a new record was set this ... Read More »

March 6, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Shelagh Rogers’ multimedia Northwords project brings city-dwelling authors out of their comfort zone

By Matt Semansky

Led by CBC Radio's Shelagh Rogers, five urban Canadian authors spent a week writing and observing life in Northern Labrador. Northwords, a documentary that captures their experiences, is screening at IFOA, Oct. 20 at 2 ... Read More »

October 19, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Canadian fiction editor Melanie Little steps down at Anansi

By Stuart Woods

House of Anansi Press president and publisher Sarah MacLachlan has announced several changes to its editorial department. Melanie Little, who joined the firm two years ago as senior editor of Canadian fiction, is stepping down ... Read More »

May 25, 2012 | Filed under: 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

Cover to cover: Ian Williams’ Not Anyone’s Anything

By Sue Carter

From the May 2011 issue of Q&Q: Designer Natalie Olsen walks readers through the steps involved in designing a cover that conveys the disturbing intensity of Ian Williams' story collection Not Anyone's Anything (Freehand Books). ... Read More »

April 8, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Gerald Lampert and Pat Lowther shortlists announced

By Sue Carter

Shortlists for the annual Gerald Lampert Award and the Pat Lowther Memorial Award were announced last night at the National Poetry Month launch event in Toronto. The Gerald Lampert Award recognizes the best debut poetry ... Read More »

April 5, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

(Some) Alberta writers ineligible for Alberta award

By Steven W. Beattie

The Alberta Readers' Choice Award, a new prize jointly sponsored by the Edmonton Public Library and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta, is worth a cool $10,000 for the winner. But there's a catch: Alberta-based ... Read More »

November 2, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

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Search Results by tag: Freehand Books

Awards: NeWest Press dominates Alberta Book Publishing Awards shortlist

Rae Spoon, Kamal Al-Solaylee among Canadian Lambda nominees

Shelagh Rogers’ multimedia Northwords project brings city-dwelling authors out of their comfort zone

Canadian fiction editor Melanie Little steps down at Anansi

Fall preview 2011: Canadian fiction

2011 ReLit longlist revealed

Cover to cover: Ian Williams’ Not Anyone’s Anything

Gerald Lampert and Pat Lowther shortlists announced

(Some) Alberta writers ineligible for Alberta award

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