Gillian "Gil" Adamson (born January 1, 1961) is a Canadian writer. She won the

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in 2008 for her 2007 novel ''The Outlander''. Adamson's first published work was ''Primitive'', a volume of poetry, in 1991. She followed up with the short story collection ''Help Me, Jacques Cousteau'' in 1995 and a second volume of poetry, ''Ashland'', in 2003, as well as multiple chapbooks and a commissioned fan biography of

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, ''Mulder, It's Me'', which she coauthored with her sister-in-law Dawn Connolly in 1998. A selection of Adamson's poetry also appeared in the anthology ''Surreal Estate: 13 Canadian Poets Under the Influence'' (The Mercury Press, 2004). ''The Outlander'', a novel set in the

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at the turn of the 20th century, was published by

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in the spring of 2007 and won the

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that year. The novel was later selected for the 2009 edition of ''

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'', where it was championed by actor

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. Her most recent novel, ''Ridgerunner'', was published in May 2020."12 Canadian books coming out in May we can't wait to read"

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, May 5, 2020. The novel won the Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, and was shortlisted for the

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."3 novels, 2 short story collections shortlisted for $100K Scotiabank Giller Prize"

, October 5, 2020. Adamson lives in Toronto with poet Kevin Connolly.Author Profile: Kevin Connolly
''Quill & Quire'', April 2008.

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Gil Adamson

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