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Eco-Innovators makes top 5 Atlantic Canadian books list

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Monday, January 16, 2012, In : Eco-Innovators 
Hi folks,

I'm happy to say that Arts East Magazine has named Eco-Innovators: Sustainability in Atlantic Canada to its Top 10 Atlantic Canadian Books of 2011 list - coming in at number 5.

It's fabulous company to be in, with legends like Sue Goyette, Wayne Johnston, Ami McKay, Marq de Villiers, Harry Thurston, David Adams Richards, well...the whole list. Check it out:

Top Ten Atlantic Canadian Books of 2011!

1. Facing the Hunter – David Adams Richards
2. A World Elsewhere – Wayne Jo...
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Drive-by Saviours Wins Cover Design Competition (but won't be flying high for environmental reasons)

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Sunday, December 12, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours 
I'm happy to announce that John van der Woude's cover design for my book, Drive-by Saviours, has won this year's Judge-a-Book-by-Its-Cover Competition! That's good news for me because the prize is a review by Salty Ink, a wildly popular blog on Atlantic Canadian literature. See the announcement at http://saltyink.com/2010/12/10/chris-benjamins-drive-by-saviours-wins-salty-inks-2010-judge-a-book-by-its-cover-competition/.

Speaking of Salty Ink, it has also selected Drive-by Saviours as on...
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Updated Book Tour Schedule for Drive-by Saviours

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Thursday, September 23, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours 

Hi folks, some things have firmed up for my book tour dates. Take a look to see when I come to your town. More will be added later.


Tues Oct 19, 11:30am-1:30pm, Charlottetown PEI, Bookmark, 172 Queen Street

Thurs Oct 21, 7:00pm, Tatamagouche NS, Fables Literary Club, 259 Main St.

 Wed Nov 10, Time TBA, Antigonish NS, St. Francis Xavier University

Thurs Nov 25, 12:00-2:00pm, Halifax NS, Halifax Club, 1682 Hollis St

Sat Nov 27, 2:30-4:00pm, Bridgewater NS, Coles Books


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Chronicle Herald Loves Drive-by Saviours

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Monday, September 20, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours 
Immigrants’ stories inspired debut novelist

By STEPHEN PATRICK CLARE
Sun, Sep 19 - 4:53 AM


Journalist Chris Benjamin is a first-time novelist. His book, Drive-By Saviours, has recently been published. (Molly Crealock)
Journalist Chris Benjamin is a first-time novelist. His book, Drive-By Saviours, has recently been published. (Molly Crealock)

LAUNCH

Chris Benjamin will launch Drive-By Saviours on Sept. 22, 7 p.m., at The Company House, 2202 Gottingen St., in Halifax.

As most writers will tell you, there is often a fine line between fact and fiction — a small, grey space where worlds collide, and ...


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