Canadian sci-fi writer convicted of assault
Canadian science fiction writer Peter Watts, who was arrested in Michigan in December 2009 after a dispute with U.S. border police, has been found guilty of assaulting, obstructing and resisting a police officer.
Crime novelist sued by Parisian fabric store
French mystery writer Lalie Walker is being sued for defamation by the owners of the well-known Parisian fabric store where she set her latest crime novel.
CBC literary award winners revealed
Winners of the 2009 CBC Literary Awards have been announced, with six winners each for previously unpublished English and French works in creative non-fiction, poetry and short story.
Slam poet's Olympic performance hits home
The poet who touched hearts with his moving tribute to Canada during the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies says he's been caught by surprise by the warm reaction to his work.
Author Posner admits plagiarism
Gerald Posner has admitted that portions of his latest nonfiction work, Miami Babylon, contain texts from another book, Clubland by Frank Owen.
Marley's son settles with editor over book claims
Bob Marley's son, Ky-Mani, has settled with the editor of his book Dear Dad, which claimed that he was kept out of his father's financial legacy for many years.
Booker winner Mantel on Orange Prize long list
Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall, which captured the Booker, is on a list of 20 authors for the Orange Prize, which honours female novelists who write in English.
Beckham's tendon injury inspires poetry
English soccer star David Beckham's Achilles tendon injury on Sunday inspired sympathy in fans - and poetry from British poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
Thatcher kids might not get book money
Book profits seized from convicted murderer Colin Thatcher that are supposed to go to crime victims won't necessarily go to his children, Saskatchewan Justice Minister Don Morgan says.
Shakespeare credited with new play
Nearly 400 years after the death of William Shakespeare, scholars are ready to add a new play to his canon.
