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New Creative Essay in Prairie Fire

Posted on October 24, 2020 by paulodacosta

Fall 2020, Volume 41, No.3 $14.95 We’re all looking for a little more breathing space and something to hold on to during these troubled times. Living in a House on Fire asks how we live amidst the nameless despair that … Continue reading →

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James H. Gray Award for Short Nonfiction

Posted on June 8, 2020 by paulodacosta

WGA CNF Award HR Winners of the 2020 Alberta Literary Awards The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Alberta Literary Awards. This year’s award winners were announced in an online video release on … Continue reading →

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Short-listed for the James H. Gray Award for Short Nonfiction

Posted on April 19, 2017 by paulodacosta

The creative non-fiction “Learning to Shave, Learning to Leave” originally published by The Fiddlehead, has been short-listed for an Alberta Literary Award. Congratulations to all the finalists. James H. Gray Award for Short Nonfiction Paulo da Costa (Calgary) — “Learning … Continue reading →

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On Falling from Grace – author and reader

Posted on February 10, 2016 by paulodacosta

This post includes my clarifications (in the guise of a response) to a few points/interpretations raised by Emanuel Melo regarding a few essays in Beyond Bullfights and Ice Hockey.  I deemed the response  necessary and relevant in light of his … Continue reading →

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Interview in Portuguese-American Review

Posted on December 21, 2015 by paulodacosta

original interview in Portuguese-American Review   Portuguese-American Review – Congratulations on publishing “Beyond Bullfights and Ice Hockey: Essays on Language, Identity and Writing Culture”. What is this book’s genre or category? paulo da costa – The book can be seen … Continue reading →

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The Guest who refuses to be polite – impressions by Emanuel Melo

Posted on December 20, 2015 by paulodacosta

I’m hanging out with paulo da costa these days. On the crowded subway ride to work in the morning and again in the evening on the way home I listen to him; those around me don’t. But I prefer listening … Continue reading →

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