New Poem in Arts East

I just found out that a poem of mine has appeared in Arts East, a publication that focuses on writers and writing from Atlantic Canada. The poem is called “Disruption” and you can find it posted on the Arts East blog here.

While your over at the site, be sure to check out the piece regarding Michelle Butler Hallett, another Newfoundland author who has recently released a novel called deluded your sailors.

Never More There shortlisted for Heritage and History Award

I just found out that my book, Never More There, has been shortlisted for the Heritage and History Award, sponsored by the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s great news indeed and I look forward to the readings and announcement of the winner at the Ship Inn on January 3rd, presented by the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador.

You can find the other shortlisted authors on the official announcement page. It’s good to see a variety of experience levels in the four finalists, one of whom, Calvin Hollett, happens to be a substitute teacher at my school, who attended the launch of my book, as I did his. This makes for an early Christmas gift that’s certainly appreciated and I now eagerly await January.

Mooney’s Folk on the Globe 100 of 2011

A few days back the Globe released its 100 best books of 2011 list and it’s good to see a range of authors and titles making the list. The poetry section is where I’m focusing, however and am delighted to see Jake Mooney’s Folk making a strong appearance among such other poets as Susan Musgrave, Phil Hall, and Ken Babstock. Sonnet L’Abbé had some favourable things to say about the book in a review she did for Globe Books recently, which is fine praise to complement its shortlisting for the Dylan Thomas Award earlier this year. A fine book well worth a read by anyone.