Awards and Recognition
The Malahat Review Novella Prize, 2006.
The Ethel Wilson Prize for Fiction, 2005.
The Commonwealth Writers Prize, regional finalist, 2004.
The Giller Prize, finalist, 2004.
Federation of BC Writers Literary Rites Prize, 2002.
Prairie Fire Personal Journalism Prize, 2000.
CBC Literary Award, finalist,1998.
Blood & Aphorisms/Random House Fiction Prize, 1998.
Finalist Best First Novel Award for The Blackbird's Song, 1988.
Federation of BC Writers Best Short Fiction, 1987