Some tend to look to their community for support and critique. Whether it’s scrawled in a textbook margin or typed on your phone in line at Starbucks, Boorman said those who want to be writers have to put pen to paper when and wherever they can.īut when it comes to publishing and releasing a book, Boorman says there is more than one way to do so. “And it’s a really good idea to have honest, outside eyes on your work.”įor aspiring writers, Boorman said that there is no perfect time to write a book. “It’s critical to have people with which you can commiserate and celebrate,” Boorman said. Community is an important in the writing business, she added. “Maybe the nomination supports the idea that books shelved in the (young adult) section can be enjoyed by a variety of readers.” Though she said she admits to being a relative newcomer in the Edmonton literary scene, Boorman said that the community is strong, connected, and growing. “I’m thrilled that my book is among such diverse titles from such well-established authors,” Boorman said. Boorman said she’s excited to be part of the nominees, which include The Social Life of Ink by Ted Bishop, Thief of Glory by Sigmund Brouwer, Who by Fire by Fred Stenson and Come Back by Rudy Wiebe. The series’ third book, which is currently unnamed, is expected to be released in fall, 2016.

Winterkill is Boorman’s first ever full-length novel and the first book of a trilogy that will see it’s second entry, Darkthaw released in October.

31, EPL will announce the winner on Sept. The five titles were then voted on via public ballot from July 6 to Aug. A jury from EPL created the shortlist of five books, which was announced earlier in May. There were no limitations on genre, and both fiction and non-fiction works were eligible. Nominated books must be written by an Alberta resident and published in 2014. “So it was really a lovely honour to have the endorsement of the EPL.” “You never know how (or if) your work will resonate with readers,” Boorman said. Although her novel Winterkill is up for a 2015 Alberta Readers’ Choice Award, Kate Boorman is unique to the list of nominees in several ways.Īs the lone female and only young adult author to be nominated, the University of Alberta alumnus said it was a pleasant surprise to be shortlisted for the Edmonton Public Library sponsored $10,000 literary prize.