Sue Murtagh - Writer

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Thanks, Dartmouth Book Exchange, for this great opportunity to spend time with avid readers!

***Author Spotlight and Book Give-A-Way***
This week, we are spotlighting “We’re Not Rich” by Sue Murtagh. For a chance to win a copy of this book, like this post and comment on the following: “We’re Not Rich” is a collection of thirteen interwoven short stories, are you on board the I love short stories train or short stories always leave me begging for more train, and why? The winner must be able to pick up their winning book at the store. The draw will take place on Thursday, December 11th, and the winner will be announced here by post on our page on that day.

Booktoberfest is almost here! Looking forward to hanging out with Susan LeBlanc and 60 other authors at the Halifax Central Library on Saturday, October 11 from 11 until 3. Booklovers, come join us!

Thanks very much, for organizing this wonderful opportunity for writers and readers.

Thank you so much to the readers who voted for We’re Not Rich. For the past few months, I’ve been receiving beautiful messages from people who have related to the everyday struggles and small triumphs of characters in the book. How lovely to see that connection reflected in support for the Atlantic Readers’ Choice Award. I’m so appreciative.

Thank you to the Atlantic Book Awards, for including this public participation award in their roster, and a warm congratulations to all of the nominated authors, every one of whom put their hearts into their work. What a writing community we have in this region! I was so happy to be sitting in a row with Susan LeBlanc,, BR Myers and Sherri Aikenhead last night.

Thank you to my writing mentor and editor Alexander MacLeod, who is generous in sharing his expertise in the art of short fiction.

Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, your emerging writer support, via the Budge Wilson Award and the Alistair MacLeod mentorship program, was a huge boost. Much appreciation to Humber mentor Danila Botha and Alissa York at the Humber School for Creative Writing.

Thank you to editor Whitney Moran and Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press for having faith in me as a debut author.

Love to my siblings and mom, to my tireless and often shameless hype-man, Sandy Smith and to our Katie. In memory of our Ben, always.

Thank you so much to the readers who voted for We’re Not Rich. For the past few months, I’ve been receiving beautiful messages from people who have related to the everyday struggles and small triumphs of characters in the book. How lovely to see that connection reflected in support for the Atlantic Readers’ Choice Award. I’m so appreciative.

Thank you to the Atlantic Book Awards, for including this public participation award in their roster, and a warm congratulations to all of the nominated authors, every one of whom put their hearts into their work. What a writing community we have in this region! I was so happy to be sitting in a row with Susan LeBlanc Author, BR Myers and Sherri Aikenhead last night.

Thank you to my writing mentor and book editor, Alexander MacLeod, who is generous in sharing his expertise in the art of short fiction.

Writers' Federation of Nova, your emerging writer support, via the Budge Wilson Award and the Alistair MacLeod mentorship program, was a huge boost. Much appreciation to Humber mentor Danila and Alissa YorkAlissa York at the Humber School for Creative Writing.

Thank you to editor Whitney Moran and Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press for having faith in me as a debut author.

Love to my siblings and mom, to my tireless and often shameless hype-man, Sandy Smith and to our Katie. For our Ben, always.

Wonderful news, and a fabulous list. 😊 All are welcome to vote in round 2 at https://tr.ee/wpGLfNcQC2

READERS’ CHOICE TOP 10 ANNOUNCED! Who do you think should win the 2025 Readers’ Choice Award?

Let your voice be heard – vote for your favourite Atlantic Canadian book from the last year. Everyone is invited to participate. The Readers’ Choice Award will be decided by the public in two rounds.

Voting Round 2 (now): Voting is open until June 4th at midnight. 1 vote per email. The winner will be announced at The Atlantic Book Awards gala on June 5th. Voting link in bio