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- 1 2 3 Eric Volmers, "Alberta expat Morgan Murray finds success with debut novel, Dirty Birds". Calgary Herald , February 5, 2021.
- ↑ "38 books shortlisted for 2021 ReLit Awards". CBC Books, April 19, 2021.
- ↑ Cassandra Drudi, "Shortlist announced for Stephen Leacock medal". Quill & Quire , May 3, 2021.
- 1 2 Sarah Baker, "Central Alberta author finds success with his first book". The Stettler Independent, April 28, 2021.
- ↑ "Morgan Murray's novel Dirty Birds is about the misadventures of a 'dull' everyman named Milton Ontario". CBC Books, January 11, 2021.
- ↑ Elizabeth Patterson, "Mabou-based writer happy his novel included on 2021 Canada Reads". SaltWire Network , January 18, 2021.
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