The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) announced last week that Halifax journalist Richard Foot has made the shortlist for the Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction Award. Foot was nominated for his book, Driven: How the Bathurst Tragedy Ignited a Crusade for Change. Contacted at his home in Nova Scotia, Foot graciously mentioned his colleagues and the two Bathurst mothers with … [Read more...]
2014 East Coast Literary Awards shortlist unveiled
The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia has announced the shortlist for the 2014 East Coast Literary Awards. Here are the nominees: J. M. Abraham Poetry Award: Mary Dalton (NL), Hooking (Signal Editions) Don Domanski (NS), Bite Down Little Whisper (Brick Books) Sue Goyette (NS), Ocean (Gaspereau Press) Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction Award: John DeMont (NS), A Good Day’s … [Read more...]