Best Author/Poet: Will Ferguson

Will Ferguson

An award-winning travel writer and novelist, Will Ferguson has been named Calgary's Best Author once again. With bestsellers like 419, Spanish Fly and Road Trip Rwanda under his belt, Will continues to entertain the masses with his creative storytelling. His newest book released in 2017, The Shoe on the Roof, is a sad, funny, heartbreaking story of a psychological experiment gone wrong. Winning countless awards from 2002 to the present, Will is truly an amazing author who uses humour and his unique writing ability to capture the reader's attention from beginning to end.

With the shutdown of all major gatherings, COVID-19 cancelled any tours and speaking engagements that Will had lined up for this year. As an avid traveller, he will be staying put until our world sorts itself out. Many awards have been delayed or put on hold during this time, just as Best of Calgary was, so Will may have to wait just a little bit longer to hear what else he can add to his list of accomplishments.

You can support Will Ferguson by purchasing one of his riveting novels for your very own book collection from his website or requesting copies at your local library. Will has written countless articles that are linked on his website for you to peruse and learn more about him. Perhaps Will has been using this time hidden away to write his next bestseller - we will have to wait and see!

FIRST RUNNER UP: SHERI-D WILSON

SECOND RUNNER UP: KRIS DEMEANOR