Never More There shortlisted for Heritage and History Award
December 21st, 2011 § Leave a Comment
I just found out that my book, Never More There, has been shortlisted for the Heritage and History Award, sponsored by the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s great news indeed and I look forward to the readings and announcement of the winner at the Ship Inn on January 3rd, presented by the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador.
You can find the other shortlisted authors on the official announcement page. It’s good to see a variety of experience levels in the four finalists, one of whom, Calvin Hollett, happens to be a substitute teacher at my school, who attended the launch of my book, as I did his. This makes for an early Christmas gift that’s certainly appreciated and I now eagerly await January.
Mooney’s Folk on the Globe 100 of 2011
December 3rd, 2011 § Leave a Comment
A few days back the Globe released its 100 best books of 2011 list and it’s good to see a range of authors and titles making the list. The poetry section is where I’m focusing, however and am delighted to see Jake Mooney’s Folk making a strong appearance among such other poets as Susan Musgrave, Phil Hall, and Ken Babstock. Sonnet L’Abbé had some favourable things to say about the book in a review she did for Globe Books recently, which is fine praise to complement its shortlisting for the Dylan Thomas Award earlier this year. A fine book well worth a read by anyone.
Review of Callanan’s New Collection At The Afterword
November 26th, 2011 § Leave a Comment
Flicking through the RSS feeds on my Blackberry Reader this morning, I noticed a piece in the Afterword written by Michael Lista that reviews Mark Callanan’s new book Gift Horse. I’ve heard some interesting things about this collection and the focus Mark’s work has taken lately, and will certainly be reading this one as soon as I get a copy (I’m in St. John’s this weekend, so may have to take a run to the bookstore to get it). I’d do so even without the love shown to it and the author by Lista, who writes an interest-raising review.
While you’re at it, if you haven’t read it yet, see if you can get your hands on Mark’s first book, Scarecrow. You should probably drop by his blog to get the latest from him as well.
