How to Write About War

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How to… Write About War

Though set worlds and generations apart, friendship, masculinity, and the madness and aftermath of war are delicately explored in both Benjamin Hertwig’s (Juiceboxers, Afghanistan) and Alice Winn’s (In Memoriam, World War I) debut novels. Deborah Willis—who edited Hertwig’s novel—will lead the discussion. Expect to leave both deeply shaken and stirred by what human beings are capable of in their darkest hours.

The show featured in this podcast episode (recorded at the 2024 Imaginairium Festival) was presented in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts to celebrate the finalists and winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards.

Every year, 14 winning books are selected by peer assessment committees across seven categories in both official languages for the Governor General’s Literary Awards. Visit ggbooks.ca to view the impressive list of 2024 winners and nominees. Follow the Canada Council and Wordfest on social media and share the good news! #GGBooks2024 #GGBooks @canada.council @wordfest