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Behind The Scenes Part One

Posted on June 7, 2012 by chichikir

Do you think that personal preferences play a major role in choosing the recipients of great literary prizes? Do you think that foul play is involved to some extent in the voting process of the nominees and in deciding who … Continue reading →

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All That Is Left

Posted on September 20, 2011 by chichikir

How I love it when the Giller longlist is out! The air buzzes with excitement as enthusiastic readers and authors impatiently wait for the final night, November 8, to arrive, when the winner will be announced during a gala ceremony … Continue reading →

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I Told You So

Posted on August 19, 2011 by chichikir

By now most of you are familiar with my love affair with The Scotiabank Giller Prize (The Magic Of The Giller). Two days ago I read the following article: “The Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada’s richest prize for fiction, has a … Continue reading →

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Shame, shame, shame

Posted on January 16, 2011 by chichikir

My first encounter with the Giller prize was in 2006 when I watched the prize on Bravo TV. It was also the first time I heard about it. Before that my favorite Canadian authors were Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, M.G. … Continue reading →

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