Michael Winter
Michael Winter is the author of Minister Without Portfolio, a Canada Reads 2016 finalist.
Although Michael Winter was born in England, he grew up and still spends his summers in Newfoundland, and the province serves as a backdrop for his five novels, one nonfiction book and three collections of short stories. Winter has served on theScotiabankGiller Prize jury and beenlonglistedandshortlistedfor the prize. Winter won theCBCShort Story Prize in 2004. Like the main character inMinister Without Portfolio, he restored an old house in anoutportvillage. Michael Winter's novelMinister Without Portfoliowas defended byAdam Copelandon Canada Reads 2016.