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Close to Hugh
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October 16, 2015
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Presented at Wordfest 2015

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Full of quirks and quality moments, Close to Hugh is an exploration of the lives of people. Here are a few quick facts about Marina Endicott’s latest work:

#1: Marina Endicott thought up the character of Hugh Argylle during a writing exercise when she was teaching in Cochrane, Alberta in the 90s.

#2: The entire book takes place over the course of a single week.

#3: Poetry is strewn throughout the novel, tidbits to reinforce the theme of art in Hugh’s life.

#4: The book is a contemporary view of fami
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