Ledgers Full of Women
byTrudy J. Morgan-Cole shares her some of her thoughts on the inspiration and writing process for Roll of the Bones.
Excerpt: Bygone Days – Folklore, Traditions & Fingernails, by Reginald “Dutch” Thompson
byBetter known as “Dutch”— Reginald Thompson is a multi-faceted storyteller with unforgettable voices—those of Roy from Murray Harbour North, Adelaide from Bunbury, Gus from Chepstow, and countless others. He tells the stories of the Bygone days in Prince Edward Island [sometimes NS, too], that, without Dutch’s talent and care, might be remembered only by family and close friends or lost altogether.
You Might STILL Be From Nova Scotia If …
byMichael de Adder talks about what inspired him to create a sequel on what it is to be Nova Scotian. Now in bookstores and the top-selling local book in Nova Scotia this month.
News
September 2019: Top 5 Local Sellers from Chapters-Coles-Indigo in each Atlantic Province
byCheck out which local books were flying off the shelves in September!
Announcing the Third Pottersfield Prize for Creative Nonfiction
byPottersfield Press is again looking for submissions for their Creative Nonfiction prize
August 2019: Top 5 Local Sellers from Chapters-Coles-Indigo in each Atlantic Province
byThe region’s best sellers by province
Features
CMO’s Message
byFull disclosure: I’m not from the book world. But in the last year, I’ve been captured by it. The region’s publishers and authors’ passion, creativity and openness are infectious, and as business guy turned book convert, my goal now is to both expand awareness and consumption of Atlantic books. Recently, one of Canada’s largest book printers commented that there are more new books coming out of…
The heart of home
byHome. The word conjures up vivid images and, oftentimes, conflicting emotions. We may be anxious to leave home or long to return. It might be a particular house, neighbourhood or town. It could evoke memories of boisterous family gatherings or of a quiet, cosy place to find peace and solitude. Home means different things to different people while still being a concept that resonates in some way with everyone.
So you want to write a book
by“You should write a book!” How often have you said or heard that?
Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone seems to know a master storyteller, especially on the East Coast. But spinning a yarn is more akin to threading a needle, compared to the long, dedicated work of weaving an intricate tapestry that is an actual book. Getting published is another mystery to navigate and daunting enough that most don’t dare even try.
If you can’t play the fiddle, you have to tell a story
byLinden MacIntrye shared with ABT’s editor his thoughts on Atlantic Canada’s storytelling, and writing about home.
Columns
If you can’t play the fiddle, you have to tell a story
byLinden MacIntrye shared with ABT’s editor his thoughts on Atlantic Canada’s storytelling, and writing about home.
Even weirder than before
bySusie Taylor, a resident in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, penned her novel, Even Weirder Than Before, after discovering her teenage diaries 20 years later in her mother’s basement. Susie shared some of the backstory with Desiree Anstey.
The truth is in the fiction: A conversation with Donna Morrissey
byDonna Morrissey, best-selling author of six novels including Kit’s Law and Sylvanus Now, is working on her memoir, tentatively titled Rocking Her Babies, a journey through love, grief and mental illness, and back to life again. She shared some of the memoir-writing experience with Kimberley Hicks.
Reviews
War and espionage
byUnder the crushing weight of the siege of Gaza, characters Laila and Nasser are members of the Palestinian resistance fighting desperately to free their people.
Excerpts
Excerpt: Bygone Days – Folklore, Traditions & Fingernails, by Reginald “Dutch” Thompson
byBetter known as “Dutch”— Reginald Thompson is a multi-faceted storyteller with unforgettable voices—those of Roy from Murray Harbour North, Adelaide from Bunbury, Gus from Chepstow, and countless others. He tells the stories of the Bygone days in Prince Edward Island [sometimes NS, too], that, without Dutch’s talent and care, might be remembered only by family and close friends or lost altogether.
You Might STILL Be From Nova Scotia If …
byMichael de Adder talks about what inspired him to create a sequel on what it is to be Nova Scotian. Now in bookstores and the top-selling local book in Nova Scotia this month.
Yum to salmon cakes!
byA recipe for Cornmeal-crusted Salmon Cakes with Apricot and Currant Chutney from Formac Publishing’s East Coast Favourite Fishcakes Plus Bakes Beans and Other Great Accompaniments
