Sask Books: Richardson’s Ramblings

“Richardson’s Ramblings”
by E. George Richardson
Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing
review by Sharon Adam
$16.95
ISBN978-1-894431-12-5
This slim volume is a compendium of poetry, essays, editorials and reflections gathered from Mr. Richardson’s life. A native of Pelly, Saskatchewan, Richardson’s book covers his writing over the past 60 years and is comprised of topics that held significance to [...]

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Sask Books: Dead Rock Stars

“Dead Rock Stars”
By Wes Funk
Published by Backroads Press
Reviewed by Gail Jansen
Price $15.95 ISBN: 978-0-9781396-1-8
Growing up different from others always makes its mark on who we become as adults. For Wes Funk’s main character Jackson Hill, in his novel “Dead Rock Stars,” growing up gay on a farm in small town Saskatchewan, it’s a mark [...]

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Sask Books: Return of the Fearsome Critters

“Return of the Fearsome Critters”
By Warren S. James
Published by Your Nickels Worth Publishing
Review by Shanna Mann
$12.95 ISBN 978-1-894431-26-2
Have you heard of the horrible Hodag? Do you know what an Agropelter is? Regina storyteller Warren James has parlayed his interest in cryptozoology into this creative and original book of poems featuring some of the nearly lost [...]

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Sask Books: Sumac’s Red Arms

“Sumac’s Red Arms”
by Karen Shklanka
Published by Coteau Books
Review by Shelley A. Leedahl
$16.95 ISBN 978-1-55050-402-6
The Vancouver poet, family physician, world traveler, and flamenco dancer, Karen Shklanka, draws from her own rich experience and has much to tell in her first book of poetry, “Sumac’s Red Arms”. She sets many of her often surprising poems against the [...]

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Deadline Approaching For Application to Mentorship Program for Writers

Writers wishing to apply to the 2010 Mentorship Program must have their applications in to the SWG office by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2009. For more information about submission content, length, and format, see www.skwriter.com or contact Amy Nelson-Mile at 306-791-7743 (programs@skwriter.com).
Backgrounder
About the Program: The Saskatchewan Writers Guild mentorship program allows developing [...]

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Sask Books: A Rose Grows: Fighting Cancer, Finding Me

“A Rose Grows: Fighting Cancer, Finding Me”
By Olga Stefaniuk
Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing
Review by Andréa Ledding
$16.95 ISBN 978-1-894431-33-0
This memoir starts off by bringing the reader to small town prairie life in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Growing up in the village of Hubbard, the author lives and works at the general store with her parents [...]

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Recipients of 2009 Short Manuscript Awards Announced

The Saskatchewan Writers Guild (SWG) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2009 Short Manuscript Awards. The winners are from all across the province.
The winners in the Fiction Category are as follows:

First Place: Michele Yeager (Moose Jaw)
Second Place: James Trettwer (Regina)
Third Place: Peggy Worrell (Swift Current)
Honourable Mention: Cassidy McFadzean (Regina)

The judge was [...]

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Sask Books: Something to Hang Onto

“Something to Hang On To”
By Beverly Brenna
Published by Thistledown Press
Review by Judith Silverthorne
Price $12.95 ISBN 978-1-897235-57-7
Beverley Brenna’s new collection of short stories for teens is poignant and powerful. Each one is told in a clear, positive and simple way, so that “Something to Hang On To” will appeal to many readers. Her characters are both [...]

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Sask Books: Longhorns & Outlaws

“Longhorns & Outlaws”
by Linda Aksomitis
Published by Coteau Books for Kids
Review by Sandy Bonny
$ 8.95
ISBN 978-1-55050-378-4
After losing his Dutch immigrant parents and sister to the Galveston TX Hurricane of 1900, twelve-year-old Lucas finds solace in his friends, his school work, and his favourite books – Wild West detective stories where ‘Pinkerton Agents’ track and capture outlaws. [...]

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Comic Talk: Comic book weddings

I pick up my newspaper this morning, scan the headlines and take note of one splash in particular.
The heralded wedding of Archie to Veronica is just around the corner.
For those that don’t know, the world’s oldest teenager has reached adulthood. And he has made his decision as to the great debate; Betty or Veronica. [...]

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