Diligent River Daughter
- Publisher
- Pottersfield Press
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2011
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781897426234
- Publish Date
- Jun 2011
- List Price
- $22.95
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Description
Bruce Graham is a Nova Scotia writer and former broadcaster, who for many years was the face of the evening TV news in Maritime homes. Bruce and his wife Helen live in their hometown of Parrsboro. Diligent River Daughter is his fifth book. The Ship's Company Theatre adapted two of his previous novels – The Parrsboro Boxing Club and Ivor Johnson's Neighbours, both published by Pottersfield – for the stage.
About the author
Bruce Graham is a Nova Scotia writer specializing in historical fiction and comedy. His characters are sharply defined in their stories and settings. Three of his books have been transformed to the stage at theatres in two Canadian provinces. He has also written magazine articles for national publications.
Before he turned to writing, Bruce had a long and distinguished career in broadcasting. He is the 2004 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Radio & Television News Directors Association for his contribution to broadcast journalism. Bruce won the Ohio State Award for what the judges called journalistic excellence. His nightly television commentary, The Final Word, earned him the Atlantic Journalism Award.
