Autumn Reinhardt-Simpson is an author, feminist theologian and abortion doula. She moved from the US to Canada and advocates for women’s rights. She has written one book and is currently working on another on the topic of being an abortion doula. An abortion doula provides support to those who choose abortion. You’re very passionate […]
Interpreting the World from a Childs Perspective: An Interview with Sue Farrell Holler I’ve always admired children’s authors as my fondest childhood memories came from reading. I was thrilled to be able to explore the mind behind a children’s book! Sue is a children’s author, columnist, and presenter; graduating with an Honours Degree in Journalism […]
Mary-Lee Blemings is an author who is new to calling herself a writer, but not new to writing itself. Blemings is a retired English teacher, who used her writing to help teach her students literary devices in poetry, short stories, plays. Blemings started writing more frequently and starting some of her bigger projects after retiring. […]
Mila Bongco-Philipzig originates from Manila, Philippines and resides in Edmonton. She completed her masters in University of Alberta and left on another scholarship for her PhD in Germany where she met her husband and have one son. She is an active individual in society and is passionate about inter-connectedness among cultures. Mila and her family […]
CSL Blog Project: An insight on the career of a multi-talented local Matthew Stepanic is a freelance writer, poet, and editor based out of Edmonton. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a BA Honours in English. From starting to write at a young age, to becoming a successful writer, he has earned […]
Joan Marie Galat- CCBC Author, Illustrator and Storyteller Directory. Digital image. Joan Marie Galat. Canadian Council for the Arts, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2018. <http://directory.bookcentre.ca/members/joanmariegalat>. The Night Sky and Galaxies Joan Marie Galat is an author of books for both children and adults, with a background in science and journalism. She started writing books at the […]
I was wondering what goes into making a Canadian author. How to start writing? What to write about? And finding oneself as an author. I asked Edmonton writer Don Perkins a few questions on the subject in the hopes he could illuminate these topics for me. When did you decide to become an author […]
Monica Kidd is a writer, mother, family doctor, and printer based out of Calgary, Alberta. She owns a printshop called Whisky Jack Letterpress and works as a family doctor while caring for her three young children. She has written four poetry collections, six books, including a biography detailing her Great Grandparents’ travels to North America. […]
INTRODUCTION Lee Kvern is a female author of both short stories and novels. Unlike many other award-winning authors, she began her writing career after having a four-year degree from ACAD in graphic design and illustration. With no previous training on creating a literary piece, her writing life started with her encountering a writer at […]
Joy Pritchard is a registered nurse, writer, teacher, and researcher (just to name a few of her accomplishments). After becoming a nurse at the Tamworth Base Hospital in 1967, she performed her clinical training at the University of Alberta hospital. She went on to attain her Bachelor of Education degree and taught at the University […]
Rudy Wiebe has found great success writing several novels including The Temptations of Big Bear and A Discovery of Strangers both of which received The Governor General’s Award. As well as his memoir Of This Earth: A Mennonite Boyhood in the Boreal Forest which received The Charles Taylor Prize. He is currently a professor emeritus […]
By emailing with Laurie Fuhr I have gotten to know the bubbly, passionate woman that she is! Her poetry and songwriting is heartfelt and unique, with powerful messages that inspire me to grow as an individual. Understanding how accomplished Laurie is, I want to know how she got to where she is today. In this […]
I recently had the opportunity to interview Nicolas Brown, the President of the Canadian Authors Association-Alberta Branch. He was the Issues editor of the “NAIT Nugget” (a student newspaper at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) from 2015-2016 and has worked briefly in the University of Alberta’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. T […]
In this interview, I was fortunate enough to be connected with writer Kathryn Charr. As a scholar with various English literature and languages credentials, Charr divulged insightful wisdom regarding her apprehension of effective writing techniques and motivations. She also recounted her early experiences as a writer and provides pragmatic advice in overcoming common setbacks. Aside […]
Thanks to the generous support of the Calgary Foundation, The Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society, in partnership with the Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the launch of the Borderlines Writers Circle Calgary. The Borderlines Writers Circle is an initiative that aims to serve writers from a variety of linguist and cultural backgrounds who live […]
