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Tag: Pat Carney

Winners of the 2018 BC Book Prizes presented at annual gala

Winners of the 2018 BC Book Prizes presented...

May 8, 2018

On Friday, May 4, 2018, the winners of the 2018 BC Book Prizes were announced at a gala in Vancouver. Go to full post …read more

The appeal of islander life with Pat Carney

The appeal of islander life with Pat Carney

March 16, 2018

“Readers relate to the events in the stories because they reflect similar ones in their own communities. I felt free to weave it into the lives of my characters—a reflection of my journalist training.”Go to full post …read more

34th annual BC Book Prizes shortlist revealed

34th annual BC Book Prizes shortlist reveale...

March 12, 2018

On Monday, March 12, 2018, the West Coast Book Prize Society announced the BC Book Prizes 2018 shortlists. Go to full post …read more

12 Books for the Environmentally Concerned | Holiday Gift Guide

12 Books for the Environmentally Concerned |...

December 18, 2017

These are books and stories with strong narratives and environmental undertones (or overtones), which reflect how passionately we feel about nature here in BC. Go to full post …read more

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts celebrates 35 years

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts ...

August 14, 2017

The 2017 festival kicks off on Thursday, August 17. Here are some not-to-miss events! Go to full post …read more

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