Journalist wins award for literature Nov 15, 2009
The judges this year included Canadian novelist Alistair MacLeod, U.S. novelist Russell Banks and British biographer Victoria Glendinning. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 15, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Linden MacIntyre wins Canadian literature award Nov 11, 2009
The judges this year included Canadian novelist Alistair MacLeod, U.S. novelist Russell Banks and British biographer Victoria Glendinning. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Matt Cohen Award Winner Announced Oct 20, 2009
Canadian novelists Margaret Atwood, Roddy Doyle, Alistair MacLeod and Paul Gross are expected to speak and Quarrington s band Porkbelly Futures will perform during the event. About the Matt Cohen Award. (Suite101.com)
William Trevor, once a sculptor, expertly chisels out the story hidden in marble Sep 20, 2009
Trevor is at the top of his game here, and his game is better than anyone else s. No one, save perhaps Alice Munro and Alistair MacLeod, no one writes with such clarity, subtlety, grace, and precision. No one can stun you with the fresh, usual word as he can. (Boston Globe)
Vancouver International Writer's Fe... Aug 24, 2009
Adults will enjoy An Intimate Evening with Alistair MacLeod where the Canadian author will share readings from his short stories and novels. One event not to be missed is the Opening Night with Lisa Moore, Joan London, Amit Chauduri, Bonnie Burnard and plenty of other great authors who will keep the audience on the edge of their seats with long-awaited readings and humorous tales. (Suite101.com)
Wilmington library presents 'Money Smarts' Mar 30, 2009
No Great Mischief by Alistair Macleod. How Green was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
American and Brit named to Giller jury Mar 17, 2009
Joining them as the sole Canadian juror is novelist/short-story writer Alistair MacLeod, who served on the 2000 and 2004 panels. In an interview, Rabinovitch said going to two non-Canadian jurors for the 2009 prize builds on the very successful experience of last year's Giller. (Globe and Mail)
