Mini news round-up

How long has it been since I've done one of these? Sorry, kids!

• Eek! I spoke too soon in that post last week. Rushdie is speaking in India this week; so far no death threats.
• Our new CEO is profiled by David at the Citizen
• the BAnQ has a new website for local history p0rn
• I'm reading the Orange prize longlist - what are you reading?
• Battledecks (here - pick your poison) - I'm doing it in Montreal in May (scroll down and check sidebar under special events) - am I crazy? Don't answer that.
  

Orange you glad for new writers?

I'm sorry, that was terrible. In my defense, it's early in the morning...

Orange New Writers Award Shortlist Announced