Alexander MacLeod (writer)
| Alexander MacLeod | |
|---|---|
| Born | Inverness, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | short stories |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Period | 2010s-present |
| Notable works | Light Lifting |
Alexander MacLeod is a Canadian writer. His debut short story collection Light Lifting was a shortlisted nominee for the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize,[1] and the 2011 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award.[2][3]
The son of Canadian novelist and short story writer Alistair MacLeod,[4] he was born in Inverness, Nova Scotia and raised in Windsor, Ontario, where his father taught at the University of Windsor. He currently lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and teaches at Saint Mary's University.[4]
MacLeod is serving as a judge for the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize.[5]
References
- ↑ "Dark horses dominate Giller field". Toronto Star, October 5, 2010.
- ↑ Walsh, Caroline. "Two Irish authors make awards shortlist". The Irish Times. 9 July 2011.
- ↑ Flood, Alison. "Strong showing for Irish writers on Frank O'Connor shortlist". The Guardian. 9 July 2011.
- 1 2 "Alexander MacLeod: Small town, big honours". Vancouver Sun, October 5, 2010.
- ↑ "The Giller Prize expands its jury to five people ", The Globe and Mail, 14 Jan 2015.
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