The Atlantic Book Awards were celebrated this week with a digital event. Tyler LeBlanc, author of Acadian Driftwood: One Family and the Great Expulsion (Goose Lane Editions), tracing his family history back through the historic Acadian Expulsion from Atlantic Canada, went in with a lead of four award nominations and successfully came away with two wins. Continue reading Atlantic Book Awards Announce 2021 Winners
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Tyler LeBlanc Leads Nominees for 2021 Atlantic Book Awards
The annual celebration of Atlantic Canada’s authors, scholars and poets, the Atlantic Book Awards, is coming together for a digital event, with virtual author readings and more taking place from May 6 to 12 and concluding with a virtual awards gala on May 13. This year, Nova Scotian author Tyler LeBlanc leads the way with four nominations for a compelling tale of family history, Acadian Driftwood: One Family and the Great Expulsion, published by Goose Lane Editions. Continue reading Tyler LeBlanc Leads Nominees for 2021 Atlantic Book Awards
Moncton’s Frye Festival Goes Digital for 2021 Literary Event
Moncton, New Brunswick’s annual Frye Festival has released an events list for its 22nd iteration. The literary festival will be taking place digitally, from April 16-25 on Frye Festival’s very own YouTube channel. Authors and special guests from across Canada and abroad will feature in discussions, reading, lectures and more to create a world-class creativity opportunity for people of all ages. Continue reading Moncton’s Frye Festival Goes Digital for 2021 Literary Event
Christy Ann Conlin Awakens a Darkness in Rural Nova Scotia with New Novel ‘The Speed of Mercy’
Time, loss, evil and love intertwine in a sinuous new novel from Christy Ann Conlin. The Speed of Mercy tears into ideas of feminism, youth, identity and how our childhoods shape our true selves, even when we lose sight of that child. Continue reading Christy Ann Conlin Awakens a Darkness in Rural Nova Scotia with New Novel ‘The Speed of Mercy’
The Frye Festival Welcomes Doucet and Bailhache to Their Team
Atlantic Canada’s largest literary event will see the addition of two new faces to its team. The Frye Festival team has welcomed Pierre-André Doucet as the Interim Executive Director, replacing Émilie Turmel until May 2022 when her maternity leave ends. Léonore Bailhache has also joined as the festival’s new Communications, Marketing, and Audience Development Manager. Continue reading The Frye Festival Welcomes Doucet and Bailhache to Their Team