Sometimes a character gets in a writer’s head and won’t let go until their story is told. Laurie Glenn Norris shares her own story of a three-decade journey researching and writing the novel, Found Drowned, based on the life of Mary Harney and the true, unsolved crime surrounding her death. Q: What did you study at university? A: My degree is in anthropology and history. I…
Alison Dyer reviews Harriet Alida Lye’s debut novel, The Honey Farm, published by Vagrant Press
Find yourself a nice outdoor reading nook, because here are 18 Atlantic Canadian books that are generating buzz for the summer
The Awards will be given out in Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library, on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m.
He’s the out-of-town writer hanging around the bar at last call
Lately, our literary detective-types have been showing some realistic signs of wear and tear. It can show up as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a lasting psychological disorder resulting from exposure to a harrowing experience, with symptoms that range from nightmares and flashbacks to memories that trigger muscle tension and increased heart rate.
“It used to be that even though the larger publishing companies employed a lot of women, the top tier jobs were typically filled by men but I think this is changing industry-wide.”