The author Hannah Holborn discusses her debut short story collection, Fierce (Emblem, 2009), with Joseph Planta.

Fierce by Hannah Holborn. (Emblem, 2009) Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Fierce

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line. This is THECOMMENTARY.CA.

Fierce is a debut collection of short stories by Hannah Holborn. She joins me now to discuss the stories in this book, they are described as fresh, tough, and thoroughly addictive. They touch on many themes, underachieving adults, children who are burdened, the coming of age, forgiveness and more. Hannah Holborn’s work has appeared in Room of One’s Own and Front and Centre. You can find her at www.hannahholborn.ca. The book is published by McClelland & Stewart and retails for $22.99. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Hannah Holborn; Good morning, Ms. Holborn.

Weblinks:

Hannah Holborn website: www.hannahholborn.ca

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