Nerys Parry's Blog, page 97

The Book that inspired Simon

The book was inspired by a ratty, 1974 Coronet paperback edition of Llyall Watson's new age classic, Supernature, which I picked up at a garage sale many moons ago, and which begins with the line: "Chaos is coming."  Not the usual … Continue reading →

Come celebrate with me!

Mark the calendar! The book launch date and location are set, and everyone and anyone is welcome to attend.  We'll be at one of my favourite pubs of all times, Irene's on Bank Street in Ottawa, where there will be … Continue reading →

Man & Other Natural Disasters now 2nd!

Surprises never cease!  Thanks to all my many supportive friends, neighbours and colleagues, Man & Other Natural Disasters is now second place on the Giller Reader's Choice award.  I am now beyond gobsmacked and am simply humbled.  Read the CBC story … Continue reading →

Man & Other Natural Disasters #9 on Giller Reader's Choice Awards!

Thank you so much everyone! It's wonderful to have so much support, and because of all of you, my book was #9 out of something like 200 books on the Reader's Choice Award for the Giller Prize. Here's CBC Read's … Continue reading →

Colophon prize

Man & Other Natural Disasters Finalist for Colophon Prize Enfield & Wizentry announced the winner of the 2011 Colophon Prize, and chose Man & Other Natural Disasters as a finalist.  Congratulations to W. P. Kinsella, author of Shoeless Joe, who won this year's … Continue reading →