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Discusses how Quebec short-story writers have affirmed their independence from 'sterilizing conformism.' Social changes in Quebec that led to profound literacy changes; Distinct characteristics of Quebec short stories; Contributions of selected writers to the short-fiction tradition.

Profiles Canadian writer Mavis Gallant. Career background; Books written by Gallant; Gallant's life and literary works outside Canada.

Interviews Canadian writer Robert Kroetsch. Focus on the novel 'Alibi'; Teaching position at the University of Manitoba; National acclaim received by the 1969 novel 'The Studhorse Man'; How the structural motif of the book 'Alibi' is in the negatives; Kroetsch's fascination with desire.

Interviews Canadian novelist, Graeme Gibson. Birth in London, Ontario, in 1934; Teaching of English at Toronto, Ontario's Ryerson Polytechnical Institute; Role in the founding of the Writers' Union of Canada; Inspiration for third novel, 'Perpetual Motion'; Views on the process of writing; Interest in writing about the past.

Interviews British Columbia-based novelist Robert Harlow. Inspiration for his novel 'Felice: A Travelogue'; Significance of Poland to Harlow; Challenges encountered in writing from a female point of view.

Interviews writer Ken Mitchell of Canada. Factors that contribute in the popularity of creative writing in Saskatchewan, Regina; Influence of prairie slang and pub humor in Mitchell's writing.

Interviews writer Sharon Butala about Prairie writing in Saskatchewan. Academic and career background; Short stories and books of Butala; Subject matter of Butala's writing works.

Interviews Canadian literary critic John Moss, founder and managing editor of the 'Journal of Canadian Fiction.' Published literature; Changing role of the Canadian literary critic; Views on art; Thoughts on the functions of criticism.

Interviews Randall Ware, organizer of the Canada Council's National Book Festival. Work as associate editor of 'Books in Canada'; Purpose of the book festival; Career history.

Interviews Margaret Atwood, author of the 'Life Before Man'. Marketing of her book; Fees and commission for the book; Opinion on commercial success.

Interviews Bernie Rath, executive director of the Canadian Booksellers Association (CBA). Status of independent bookstores in Canada; Problem of book discounts; Ways for independent booksellers to compete with chain stores.

Interviews author W.D. Valgardson. Influence of his childhood experience in Gimli, Manitoba on his decision to pursue a career in writing; Basis of the stories he authored; Writing habits.