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Ryan O'Connor

Ryan O'Connor

Ryan O'Connor is a Canadian author and historical consultant. He is author of The First Green Wave.

# 85 Winter 2017, Editions, Fiction, Reviews February 8, 2018 February 1, 2018

Prince Edward Island’s Fear Factor

All authors have, in the words of Stewart, “been shaped in some part by Prince Edward Island,” and were given great leeway in defining “horror” on their own terms

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#83 Spring 2017, Editions, Memoir, Reviews September 7, 2017 August 29, 2017

Adrian Smith’s Dark Discoveries of Sexual Abuse

Finding Forgiveness is a provocative search for understanding

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#83 Spring 2017, Editions, Features, Poetry August 30, 2017 August 30, 2017

Poetry Captivated by Newfoundland’s Environment

The island’s elements, weather, trees and people inspired Alison Dyer

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Fiction, Reviews, Young Readers Reviews March 25, 2017 March 28, 2017

Maud: A Fictional Glance Into the Life of L.M. Montgomery

A work of historical fiction that gives us a glimpse into the life of PEI’s literary matriarch

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#82 Winter 2016, Features, History, Nonfiction March 15, 2017 March 15, 2017

PEI Long View

The environment has played a central role in the history of Prince Edward Island

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Columns, Q&A, Q&A, Web exclusives January 3, 2017 March 28, 2017

Noah Richler on Political Branding, Provincialism and White Male Candidates

“As voters we are behaving more and more like our neighbours to the South, with their presidential system, and we vote for one leader or the other.”

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History, Non-fiction, Reviews October 31, 2016 December 1, 2016

The Story of Traditional Fiddling on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island “is home to one of the oldest, strongest, and most vibrant fiddling traditions in North America.”

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Congratulations to Julie Pellissier-Lush, PEI's new Poet Laureate, and the first Mi'kmaw to hold that position. ...

Prince Edward Island welcomes first Mi’kmaq Poet Laureate | Government of Prince Edward Island

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Islanders gathered today at Fanningbank to welcome and celebrate Prince Edward Island’s new Poet Laureate Julie Pellissier-Lush. In her new role, Ms. Pellissier-Lush will act as a spokesperson for literature in Prince Edward Island and raise awareness of poetry and the spoken word.
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Here are the Indigo, Chapters and Coles top 5 local sellers by province for the month of January!

Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press, Goose Lane Editions, Fernwood Publishing, MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc., The Acorn Press, Pottersfield Press, ISER Books, Boulder Publications, Flanker Press Ltd.
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January 2019: Top 5 Local Sellers from Chapters-Coles-Indigo in each Atlantic Province

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The region's top sellers for January
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Are you a writer currently living on PEI or in the Maritimes? More information below on a scholarship opportunity for Write by the Sea retreat this summer ...

Scholarship — Trevor Corkum

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If so, you may be eligible to apply for our One Life Writing retreat scholarship to attend the 2019 Write by the Sea retreat. This scholarship is part of our commitment to ensuring that the benefits of writing practise, mentorship, and community are available to all.
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Congratulations Simon A. Thibault!We have some excellent news—Simon Thibault (who some of you know as the author of "Pantry and Palate") has officially joined the Nimbus fam as of today! 🎉🎉

😀 Welcome, Simon!

Follow him on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @simonathibault for all of your foodie tips and links! 🍲
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Our January Newsletter--it's free to subscribe! ...

JANUARY NEWSLETTER: Phil Hall, UNB's Writer in Residence, Strives to Show His Work in the Interest of Honesty; Books on Taking Back the Wealth; How to Win Your Own Book Deal; Sydney Smith on the Importance of Getting the Details Right; Learning...

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Phil Hall, UNB's Writer in Residence, Strives to Show His Work in the Interest of Honesty; Books on Taking Back the Wealth; How to Win Your Own Book Deal; Sydney Smith on the Importance of Getting the Details Right; Learning Poetry in Prison; and Bestsellers by Province Atlantic Publishers Marketing...
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    1. Marie Pitch the Publisher at Read by the Sea
    Any idea when Pitch the Publisher will be in 2019?
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