Publishing Journalist Derek Weiler Has Died

Derek Weiler, the editor of the Canadian publishing magazine, Quill & Quire, has died.

The 40-year-old journalist had written for a number of publications, including Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Driven and Chatelaine. Sarah Weinman and the National Post have more about Weiler’s life and work.

Author George Murray had this tribute: “It’s such a huge loss to the community. There are few people who are as important to books and book culture in Canada than Derek. May he rest in peace.”

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