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Ann Shortell
Ann Shortell

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In another century, Ann Shortell was an award-winning non-fiction author. She published her debut novel CELTIC KNOT, the first of a series of Clara Swift Tales, in 2018.
Each 'history with a mystery' will feature Irish immigrant Clara Swift as she comes of age in a new land.
City:
Toronto
Province:
Ontario
Publications
CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale. Ann Shortell via FriesenPress, 2018
Awards
Bronze Medal Independent Publisher Book Awards FICTION-CANADA EAST for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
Sarton Women’s Book Award finalist in Historical Fiction for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2018
Foreword INDIES Book Of The Year Award finalist in Multicultural Fiction for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2018
CWC Arthur Ellis Award ‘Unhanged Arthur’ finalist for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2017
The Miramichi Reader’s “The Very Best!” Book Awards Shortlist Finalist for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
Whistler Independent Book Awards Winner for Fiction for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
Next Generation Indie Book Awards Gold Medal (tie) in Religious Fiction for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
Moonbeam Awards Silver Medal in Young Adult Religious/Inspirational Fiction for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
Kindle Book Awards Semifinalist in Mystery/Thriller for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
Shelf Unbound Magazine Best Indie Book Awards Notable 100 Book Of The Year #14 for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition Quarterfinalist for CELTIC KNOT A Clara Swift Tale, 2019
Eligible for National Public Readings Program:
Yes