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“Motherthing” by Ainslie Hogarth
The Hamilton Arts Council has announced the nominees for the 30th annual Hamilton Literary Awards, which span several categories such as non-fiction, poetry and children’s books.
The shortlisted authors — some veterans, some new — cover a wide range of backgrounds and approaches.
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