Working on the Ryerson Review of Journalism was the defining moment of my journalism education. It was hard work and involved long hours, but having the chance to produce a real magazine that would be mailed to people who had paid for it, as well as being available on newsstands…
Category: Books
In conversation with Carol Shaben
As one of the jury members for the Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction, I’m pleased to announce that this year’s winner will visit Laurier Brantford. Join me in conversation with Carol Shaben, author of Into the Abyss: How a Deadly Plane Crash Changed the Lives of a Pilot,a Politician,…
Finally, my new book has a title
At long last, I’m excited to be able to share the title of my of forthcoming book. Although this collection of personal essays about LGBT families and relationships has been in the works for the past year or so, I was having trouble coming up with a title I liked…
Carol Shaben wins 2013 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction
I’m delighted to share the news that Carol Shaben has won the 2013 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction for her book Into the Abyss: How a Deadly Plane Crash Changed the Lives of a Pilot, a Politician, a Criminal and a Cop. It’s a gripping and engaging book. Here’s…
Shortlist announced for 2013 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction
Wilfrid Laurier University announced today the shortlist for the 2013 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction, for which I was a judge. You can read the full announcement, as well as the judges’ comments, here. In the meantime, the three shortlisted books are: Intolerable: A Memoir of Extremes by Kamal…