Kathleen Winter makes short list for $50,000 Giller Prize

Kathleen Winter. Telegram file photo

Published on October 5, 2010; Published on October 5, 2010
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Topics :: Time , Newfoundland , Toronto

TORONTO — Newfoundland writer Kathleen Winter has made the shortlist for the Scotiabank Gillier Prize for her novel “Annabel,” it was announced today.

The winner of the $50,000 award will be announced next month.

Also making the shortlist is David Bergen with his novel “The Matter With Morris” and Johanna Skibsrud with her novel “The Sentimentalists.”

Bergen has already won a Giller Prize. He won the Giller in 2005 for “The Time in Between.”

Two short story collections are also in the running: “Light Lifting” by Alexander MacLeod and “This Cake is for the Party” by Sarah Selecky.

The winner will be announced at a Toronto gala on Nov. 9.

This year’s Giller jury is made up of broadcaster Michael Enright, author Claire Messud and writer Ali Smith.

Each finalist receives $5,000.

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Frank Blackwood

- October 5, 2010 at 17:50:20

Good Luck kathleen!! Frank Blackwood Newfoubdland Writer Richmond Hill, Ontario

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