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Eco-Innovators Book Launch Oct. 11

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Monday, September 19, 2011, In : New Books 
OK folks, the big news is my new book, Eco-Innovators: Sustainability in Atlantic Canada, is printed! AND will be officially launched on Oct. 11, 7 p.m. at the McCain Building in Halifax (6135 University Avenue). More details to follow but it should be a stimulating evening so please do book it ;-)

In other news, I'll be doing a workshop at this year's Halifax Book Camp on Sept. 24. Details here.

The very same night I'll be a literary speed-dating participant at the NS wr...

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Drive-by Saviours longlist for ReLit

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, In : best books 
Hey folks,

Great news today: Drive-by Saviours has been longlisted for a ReLit Award, "The country's pre-eminent literary prize recognizing independent presses," according to the Globe and Mail. Check out the ReLit blog for the complete longlists. If past year's are any indication, there should be a shortlist by the end of the month. Wish me luck!

Chris



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Reading at the Biscuit Eater

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Thursday, January 27, 2011, In : Drive-by Saviours 
Hi folks,

My reading at the Biscuit Eater Cafe in Mahone Bay (16 Orchard St) Nova Scotia has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb 11 at 7 pm. Please spread the word to any South Shorians.

Many thanks!
Chris Benjamin


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Upcoming Readings

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Friday, January 14, 2011, In : Drive-by Saviours 
I'll be reading from and signing copies of Drive-by Saviours on the following dates and at the following locations:

Saturday, January 22, Wolfville, Box of Delights, 466 Main Street, 2 pm

Saturday, February 5, Mahone Bay, The Biscuit Eater Cafe and Bookseller, 16 Orchard Street, 2 pm

Hope to see you there!

Chris Benjamin

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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



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)

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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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