March 1, 2011
by Allan Casey
Comments Off on The Writing Life: Zip Code 11937
For awhile, I am living in a rented house in eastern Long Island, not too far from New York city, in a country-chic village called East Hampton. The homes here are owned by movie stars and magnates. Informal sources suggest … Continue reading
November 17, 2010
by Allan Casey
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Writing from beautiful, rainy Montreal, a city where I have always found good fortune. In the previous post, I guess I puffed up the GG nomination pretty good. I figured that was my moment in the sun, so wanted to … Continue reading
October 13, 2010
by Allan Casey
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It is a tremendous surprise and honour to get the news that Lakeland: Journeys into the Soul of Canada has found its way onto this year’s GG nominee list. As an author making his often uncertain way in the world … Continue reading
September 13, 2010
by Allan Casey
Comments Off on Lakeland shortlisted for Edna Staebler Award
I am delighted to announce that Lakeland: Journeys into the Soul of Canada has been shortlisted for the 2010 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction. The $10,000 award is administered by Wilfred Laurier University and and recognizes Canadian writers for a first or second work of creative non-fiction that includes a Canadian locale and/or significance. Continue reading
April 20, 2010
by Allan Casey
Comments Off on On Foot Abroad, 2: Leaving Glasgow
Cities can be enduringly fascinating, like London, or ineffably beautiful gems, like Edinburgh, or brash and youthful like Glasgow. And yet, having lingered in all these during three weeks abroad, I was reminded that cities are, in a profound sense, … Continue reading