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Fiction Writing

I've published stories and poems in Canadian literary and news magazines. I've also completed a novel, The Inextinguishable Dream, and am deep into the next.


You can read a sample of my published fiction under "Stories" and "Poems."

Yes, please do.

Literary Publications

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Publications in Canadian Literary Magazines:

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“Labyrinths of Loss” in Descant. 

“Why Things Happen” in The Antigonish Review.

“God’s Nightmare” in SubTerrain.

“Burning Years” in Room Magazine.

“Strays’ Days” in Descant.

“The Party”  in Room Magazine.

“More Fruit” in This Magazine.

“The Newborn” in Room of One’s Own.

“Afterwards”  in Wascana Review.

“100 Years” in Carleton Arts Review.


Publications in Books:

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“Collisions” in The Shape of Content: An Anthology of Creative Writing in Mathematics and Science, eds. Jan Zwicky et al; AK Peters, Ltd. Mass., Dist. Banff Centre Press. 

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“Tetrahymena” in Formal Descriptions of Developing Systems, NATO Science Series, Kluwer (Dordrecht/Boston/London) 


Local Ottawa Publications:

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Collected Iron Works (anthology of poetry edited by Stephen Brockwell)

Image, and other places.


Literary Prize Publications:

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  • SubTerrain Lush Triumphant story contest

  • Room Magazine Fiction Contest

  • This Magazine, The Great Canadian Literary Hunt fiction contest

   

and I was a finalist in:

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  • The Malahat Open Season Awards  

  • Descant Collins Best Canadian Poem contest (three times)

  • The Writers’ Union story contest.

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Grants:

   

  • Canada Council for the Arts

  • Ontario Arts Council 

  • City of Ottawa.​


My Life History  (the short):

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I was born in a small library-less paper mill town in Quebec, last daughter of an immigrant family who left Europe after the second world war to begin new lives in a new country. For as long as I can remember, I too have been attempting to create new worlds (or escape old ones)--from doll families to scientific models to stage roles to fiction writing to leaping between cities in Canada, England, Germany, and Switzerland.

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Education:

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  • BSc, MSc, PhD in Theoretical Physics (NSERC Graduate Scholarships), University of Toronto

  • Certificate in Theatre Arts, George Brown College, Toronto

  • NSERC/NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship, Oxford University

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Writing Mentorships/Conferences (a selection):

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  • Helen Humphreys, mentorship through The New Quarterly

  • Sewanee Writers' Conference, USA 

  • Curtis Brown UK

  • Community of Writers in the Valley, California, USA

  • Vermont College of Fine Arts, USA, mentor Robin McArthur

  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Canada, mentors Colin McAdam, Greg Hollingshead, Pico Iyer, Jessica Grant

  • Sage Hill Summer Writing, Canada, mentors Alissa York, Lynn Coady, Mark Jarman

  • University of Ottawa, Liz Hay

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Scientific Research:

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  • University of Toronto

  • University of Oxford

  • University of Ottawa

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Volunteer Work:

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  • Teacher for gifted and learning disabled students in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

  • Scientific consultant to Great Canadian Theatre Company.

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Odd Odd Jobs:

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  • guitar player

  • note taker 

  • candle maker

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My Life in Writing Goals: 

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I love to share ideas with others, especially when it calls for beautiful language, deep thought, or laughter. These days, in the shadow of a pandemic and environmental catastrophes, I often find myself seeking--as well as trying to offer--a little encouragement to keep believing that books can change people’s thoughts and feelings and improve our brief lives on this vulnerable planet.

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My Life via Writing Themes:

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  • Love, motherhood, sisterhood 

  • Family dynamics and psychological disorders 

  • Sexism

  • Time, chance, and loss

  • Reality and delusion

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I'm fascinated by how our identities are shaped by our delusions and the desires racing about in our panicky, warped hearts.

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