Posted AT 8:54 PM EDT on 09/05/08
Boyko wonder
Craig Boyko was already famous in that semi-famous Canadian literary way even before his debut, a collection of stories called
Blackouts, was published this year to universal acclaim.
Actually, make that
Canadian acclaim: Boyko's agent is still looking for a U.S. deal, always a tough sell, but especially so for a book of stories by a novice from Canada. Even McClelland & Stewart, Boyko's publisher here, is taking a bit of a risk.
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