We gathered the eight finalists from the Sticks and Stones contest for an evening of celebrating great Canadian writers. We heard readings from all eight and special grand prize judge, E. Yvonne Pelletier announced the winner of the cash prize of over $300.
These eight stories are being compiled into an anthology through Chicken House Press and will be released in April 2025. Pre-orders are now open at www.chickenhousepress.ca/bookstore/p/sticks-and-stones
0:00 Welcome
2:55 Nikki Berreth "The Scavenger's Garden"
8:33 Rose Camara "And Three More"
13:13 Andrea Marcelino "Slippery Silver"
20:41 Cornelia Mars "Sticks and Stones"
24:08 E. J. Nash "Bones"
28:41 Katrine Raymond "Keepsakes"
34:48 Tara Ross "Hatchling"
40:20 K. R. Wilson "Ovomancy"
45:56 Grand Prize Judge, E. Yvonne Pelletier shares her thoughts and presents two honourable mentions and the top prize
53:10 Closing remarks