Christine B.

… on winning the Giller Prize!

I am actually lucky enough to have met Vincent a few months ago through one of my best friends. This was quite the honor for me, considering I still have not met that many accomplished writers. I was going to end that sentence with “like me”, but I don’t want to say something that would give the impression I place myself on the same “writing level” as Giller Prize winner Dr. Lam. Not because I question my skill, but rather because it may suggest we have the same style/niche or write similar material. His area is not close to mine, so I cannot compare apples and oranges here.

I have to admit I have not yet read his book, but I fully intended to even before he received this notable pat on the shoulder from the writing community. However, if his book (Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures) even slightly reflects the intriguing and wonderful person I met, then nobody should be surprised he won the Giller.