For our May episode we have a feature interview with Edmonton writer Carissa Halton about her creative nonfiction memoir, Little Yellow House, which is shortlisted for the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize. Shortlisted authors also include many fine Calgary writers who have been featured on Writer’s Block in past episodes. Congratulations to Calgary’s Mike Kerr, Roberta Rees, Chris Turner, Rona Altrows, Richard Kemick, Angela Dillon, Marcello di Cintio, Clem Martini, and Joshua Whitehead for being shortlisted for various Alberta Literary Awards, as well as heartfelt congratulations to all the marvellous Alberta authors nominated. The winners will be announced on June 8, 2019, at the Gala in Edmonton.