Newfoundland marine biologist and first-time author Holly Hogan has landed on the three-book short list for the 2023 BMO Winterset Award, and faces some stiff competition — including from her husband. Buy on mcnallyrobinson.comHer husband, novelist and poet Michael Crummey, made the BMO Winterset short list for his latest work of fiction, The Adversary; the third finalist is William Ping for his novel Hollow Bamboo. The winner will be announced on March 14 and will receive a prize of $12,500; the shortlisted authors each get $3,000. ● ● ●The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will host the 2024 Kobzar Book Award ceremony on March 21, with the winning author receiving the $25,000 prize. Beyond bragging rights, the winning book often sees a significant sales boost.
