From writer, artist and philanthropist, Gloria Vanderbilt, who sponsors
one of the largest literary prizes in Canada, and who supports this
unique Canadians-only short fiction publication. "I am proud and
thrilled that all these wonderful writers are presented in the CVC
Anthology. Carter, my son, Anderson Cooper's brother, was just 23 when
he died in 1988. He was a promising editor, writer, and, from the time
he was a small child, a voracious reader. Carter came from a family of
storytellers, and stories were a guide which helped him discover the
world. Though I, and those who loved Carter, still hear his voice in our
heads and in our hearts, my son's voice was silenced long ago. I hope
this prize helps other writers find their voice, and helps them touch
others' lives with the mystery and magic of the written word." This
volume presents the 14 short listed writers: Nicholas Ruddock, Leon
Rooke, Hugh Graham, Jane Eaton Hamilton, Bruce Meyer, Priscila Uppal,
Veronica Gaylie, Christine Miscione, Lisa Foad, Maggie Dwyer, Josip
Novakovich, Bart Campbell, Lisa Pike and Linda Rogers.