CBC Bookie Awards

It was a nice surprise to discover that BULL HEAD is up for a CBC Bookie Award in the category "The Overlookie Bookie Award for Most Underrated Canadian Book."

For more info and to vote on the book or any others, go here.

Reading on Salt Spring Island, April 6

I'm looking forward to reading and discussing BULL HEAD at the "Short, Sharp, Sweet: A Celebration of the Short Story" on Salt Spring Island. The reading takes place on Saturday, April 6, from 7-9pm at the Salt Spring Island Public Library.

Full details of the event can be found here.

Publishers Weekly Review: "Muscular Debut"

Ahead of BULL HEAD's publication in the US, Publishers Weekly gave the book a great review.

"Hard, violent lives are the common denominator, and clouded resolve speaks volumes. And while there is bravado on display, Vigna also prods the underbelly of these emotions, revealing the insecurities of man."

Read the full review here.