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August.29.2012 Julie Wilson to appear at WordFest 2012. WordFest unveiled the lineup for its fall festival this morning, and among the 70+ distinguished artists is

August.24.2012. Alex Leslie named a “Writer to Watch.” Alex Leslie, author of People Who Disappear, has been named a “Writer to Watch” over at Waiting For

August.20.12 Book trailer for And Me Among Them by Kristen den Hartog Kristen den Hartog reads from And Me Among Them in this gorgeous new book trailer:

August.07.12 Clem Martini and Olivier Martini talk to the University of Calgary about Bitter Medicine being selected for the 2012 Common Reading Program. “I feel a

July.27.12 Melanie Schnell talks to London Community News about travelling to Sudan. “I looked up Jane and Glen’s number, I didn’t know who they were, so I

July.25.12 Interview with Melanie Schnell on the 49th Shelf. Melanie Schnell talks to Julie Wilson about While the Sun Is Above Us, travelling to Sudan in order

July.20.12 The National Post reviews Seen Reading by Julie Wilson. “I am quite sure that any time you stop reading, though, you’re exceedingly likely to look

July.17.12 Clem Martini and Olivier Martini’s Bitter Medicine named the University of Calgary’s 2012 Common Reading Program selection. “The goal of the Common Reading Program is to give

June.29.12 Ian Williams named a Writer to Watch by CBC Books. CBC Books named Ian Williams one of their Top 10 2012 Writers to Watch.

June.26.12 Pitch & Plug with Alex Leslie on Something Daily. Alex Leslie chats about People Who Disappear, Depressing CanLit 101, and Justin Bieber with Chad

June.18.12 Freehand Books hires Kelsey Attard as Managing Editor. We are delighted to announce that Kelsey Attard will be joining the company as Managing Editor.

June.14.12 And Me Among Them wins Trade Fiction Book of the Year at the Alberta Book Publishing Awards!  Congratulations to Kristen den Hartog – her