PO Box 716 Cornwall, PEI, C0A 1H0
902-566-2440
Judith Arnold769 Rte. 225 Hampshire, PE C0A 1Y0
Writing Interests:
Poetry, fiction, articles, songs, non-fiction
Rick Ashton
Box 955,
Cornwall, PEI
902-368-8939
Bio:
Rick has been interested in writing since his twenties but didn’t really start until he joined TWiG (The Writers in Group) of Charlottetown around 1995. You can view his group’s website at twigpei.tripod.com His interests include writing traditional poetry, narrative poetry, ballads, yarns and short stories.
Writing Interests:
Traditional poetry, narrative poetry, ballads, yarns and short stories.
Publications:
“In Awe of a Wanderlust” a book of yarns and poems about life at sea. He has another one on the way to be out next year….hopefully. Has had poems in various anthologies.
Kathy Birt, Freelance Journalist & Photographer
45 1/2 Dorchester St.,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1C8
902-566-3023
Bio and Publications:
Kathy Birt will celebrate 30 years of writing for money in September, 2007. Over the years she has expanded the list of publications she writes for. This list now includes several publications in the UK, and the US, covering agriculture and fisheries. Her steady markets include Farm Focus in Yarmouth, NS, Atlantic Fisherman in Halifax, NS, Fruit & Vegetable in Simcoe, ON, Greenhouse Canada in Simcoe, ON, Canadian Trees and Beautiful Communities in Winnipeg, MB. Kathy has a passion for writing as well as for the topics she writes about. She self-published a book of poetry in 1982, and had that book brought back into print in 1995.
Laurie Brinklow
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 1Y1
902-892-8151
Bio:
Laurie Brinklow is a writer/editor/book publisher (Acorn Press) whose poetry has appeared in journals in Canada and Tasmania. A chapbook of her poems, Scars, was published by Saturday Morning Chapbooks in 2004.
Writing Interests:
Poetry, fiction, publishing, and editing.
Publications:
Prince Edward Island Memories (Indianapolis: Travel Memories Press, 2002); Prince Edward Island Colourguide (Halifax: Formac Publishing, 2005).
Douglas Brown
13 Haviland Street Apt. 404,
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 3S7902-569-2618
Bio:
Following retirement as a teacher in the public schools in New Brunswick, I began to write for the very first time. Throughout the years, I had the opportunity to keep a list of things which had happened to me personally, or which I personally observed, from teaching, from life. I then attempted to use each of those events which I felt were possibly relevant to others, as the bases for personal essays. If I had a philosophy for those essays, it would be to have the reader feel free to laugh often, usually at my expense, and think just a little. I very much enjoy sharing in public readings. My wife and I retired to Prince Edward Island from New Brunswick in June 2005, to be close to family, especially grandchildren!
Writing Interests:
Personal Essays
Publications:
‘Abilities’ - a national magazine publication; ‘The Reader’ - Supplement to the ‘Telegraph Journal’, New Brunswick’s provincial daily newspaper; and the ‘Telegraph Journal’ literary section, New Brunswick’s provincial daily newspaper. Award from the New Brunswick Writers’ Federation.
Lise Brown
183 Belvedere Ave. Apt. #3,
Charlottetown, PE , C1A 2Y9
902-368-8871
Writing Interests:
Poetry, and prose.
Publications:
Bountiful Harvest, Walking With Ghosts (poetry)
Jeff Bursey
Website: www.jeffbursey.com
Bio:Fiction writer, reviewer, and editor.
Publications:
See website.
Bernard J. Callaghan
11 Prince Charles Drive
Charlottetown, PE C1A 3B7
902-566-1146
Bio:
A retired Island high school and freshman English teacher, Bernie has been publishing essays and short stories since 1992. Currently he is a member of T.W.I.G., The Writers’ in Group.
Writing Interests:
Short stories, personal essays, reading books on the writer’s craft.
Publications:
Lilies from Ashes (2000). Feet of Clay (2004). Now freelancing: Messenger of Sacred Heart (Feb. 05), Upper Room (Sept., Oct. 05), Voice for Island Seniors.
Annette Campbell
89B Scarlet Avenue,
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8L7
902-569-0183
Bio:
Born in York, PEI, I have a Bachelor of Music from UPEI and a Master ofArts in Musicology from McGill University. After finishing my degree at McGill, I took the position of Music Program Officer with the Canada Council for the Arts. In 2003, I returned to the Island to work as the Administrative Coordinator with the Arts Netlantic research project at UPEI. I currently own and operate a music teaching and arts consulting business called All About Music. I am also the Administrator for the PEI Symphony Orchestra and the Chair of the Board of the PEI Council of the Arts. Although I’m better known as a musician, I love words and have been playing with them since the third grade!
Writing Interests:
Poetry, songs, short stories, grants and non-fiction.
Publications:
La Scena Musicale; The Buzz; program notes for various concert series and liner notes for commercial music recordings.
Kumari Campbell
Clear Springs, Souris RR#1, PE, C0A 2B0
Began as a freelance periodical writer in 1978 and have written for a number of regional and national magazines, including Atlantic Insight and Harrowsmith. Started a technical writing/marketing business in 1986. Taught creative writing in the school system (1978-98). Have taken culinary training and work as a chef when not writing. Operated my own restaurant “The Carousel” for the past nine years.
Writing Interests:
The English language fascinates me and I love all forms of writing. In the past all my published work has been non-fiction, but I still hope to tackle that elusive novel some day!
Publications:
Day Dreams (ed) Kay Lee Publications 1982, As The Fella Says Kay Lee Publications 1983, Prince Edward Island (1995), New Brunswick (1996), Saint John Port (1998), 1. United Kingdom, 2. Cuba, (2004) Lerner Publications, USA.
Orysia Dawydiak
R.R. 3 Union Road,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7J7
Bio:
Orysia has had a lifelong passion for animals, which is why she studied biology, ended up with a Masters degree in swine reproductive physiology and lives on a farm where she keeps sheep, livestock protection dogs, a variety of ducks, chickens, and cats. She works part-time at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Toxicology when she isn’t writing or running the farm.
Writing Interests:
Novels for children and adults; short stories; non-fiction articles on dog behaviour, nutrition, training.
Publications:
1987-2002 Akbash Sentinel - co-editor of Akbash Dogs International newsjournal, author of numerous articles.
1990 and 2004 (second edition) Livestock Protection Dogs - Selection, Care and Training, Alpine Publishing.
1991 Pig Tales in The Great Canadian Anecdote Contest, George Woodcock, Editor, Harbour Publishing.
1998 Thief of Heart in Water Studies - New Voices in Maritime Fiction, Ian Colford, Editor, Pottersfield Press.
1998 Turkish Delight, Turkish Strength in Travelers’ Tales: A Dog’s World, Christine Hunsicker, Editor, Travelers’ Tales, Inc.
Yvette Doucette
70 Walthen Dr.,
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4T8
Bio:Yvette Doucette is a partner in The IRIS Group and owner of Red Clay Productions. She currently volunteers as Chair of the PEI Writers’ Guild, Chair of the Advisory Board of the Institute of Island Studies, steering committee member for BARAKA Day, and has been Chair of the PEI Council of the Arts. Yvette has 20 years of business experience including client services, business writing, consulting, content editing, and advertising. During her years in Toronto she was manager for five years of Narvali Photography, a commercial studio, where she wrote copy for studio clients. After this, she worked for five years at The Canada Computer Paper as an Account Executive handling advertising accounts and advising her clients regarding marketing.
A poet, actor, and entrepreneur, her solutions-oriented approach to business challenges (and life) focuses on creativity, establishing intimacy with the issues through careful review and research, common sense, listening, discussion and, where possible, building consensus. She owns too many books, but is, shall we say, reluctant to part with them. She has been selected twice to compete in the CBC Poetry Face-off (Island portion), has given numerous readings of her poetry, and wrote several monologues and performed them as part of the program “Solo Works.”
Yvette lives in Charlottetown with her fabulous husband Mark, and their two exceptional children.
Writing Interests: Poetry; business writing: annual reports, marketing packages, brochures, newsletters, website copy, ad copy, style and content editing.
Anne Furlong
1-24 Waterview Heights,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 9J9
902-566-0677
Bio:
Anne Furlong was born in St John’s, Newfoundland. She teaches English literature and linguistics at UPEI.
Writing Interests:
Non-fiction, children’s literature, fantasy and speculative fiction, memoir, life writing
Judy Gaudet
3193 Garfield Rd.,
Belfast, PE, C0A 1A0
Publications:
Chapbook - “Poems, you say “
Her Teeth Are Stones, (poetry), Acorn Press, 2005
David Helwig
3193 Garfield Rd.,
Belfast, PE, C0A 1A0
902-659-2942
Publications:
The Stand-In (novella) Porcupine’s Quill 2002; Telling Stories (poetry) Oberon Press 2000; Duet, (novella), Porcupine’s Quill, 2004; The Year One (poetry) Gaspereau (2004). Winner of the Atlantic Poetry Prize. The Names of Things (memoir) Porcupines Quill (2004); and
Saltsea (novel) Biblioasis (2006).
Michael Hennessey
21 Greenfield Ave.,
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 3N2
902-894-5298
Bio:
Born Charlottetown, lived here most of my life except for seven years in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Selected Publications:
973, Salt in Their Blood ;1979, editor, The Catholic Church in PE: 1720-1979; 1984, An Arch for the King, and Other Stories; 1992, My Broken Hero, and Other Stories; 2003, The Betrayer
Selected Plays Produced:
1981, A Soul at any Price; 1983, The Trial of Minnie McGee; 1983, A Well-Developed Sense of Guilt; 1985, The Lesser Man; 1986, Roots (Adaptation); 1989, Last Call ; 1990, Young Maud;
1992, The Postal Show (With David Moses); 1994, The Island Remembers; 1996, Legacy
Reviews:
1995-present About 100 books reviewed for I Love a Mystery E-Zine (iloveamysterynewsletter.com)
Awards:
Several awards for plays and stories. In 2001, recipient of the PE Council of the Arts Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Arts on PE.
D. M. Jones
P.O. Box 117,
Slemon Park, PE
C0B 2A0
Bio:
I went crazy but I came back…sort of.
Writing Interests:
Children’s fiction, poetry and song
Deirdre Kessler
29 Victory Avenue,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 5E9
902-892-6334
Bio:
Deirdre Kessler is a Charlottetown-based writer, teacher, and broadcaster. She is the author of five children’s novels and five picture books, including the award-winning Brupp Rides Again and Lobster in My Pocket. She is the author of many works of nonfiction, including a number of educational texts. Her work for CBC Radio includes hour-long documentaries of CBC Radio’s Ideas and The Arts Tonight; as well, she was one of the poets commissioned to write a poem for the 2003 CBC Radio Poetry Face-Off. Her collaboration with PEI Poet Laureate John Smith, the long poem, “I am the Road,” was broadcast on CBC Radio in summer 2002.
Deirdre was one of the guest speakers at the National Library of Canada’s international symposium on children’s literature in Ottawa, June 2003: “The Fun of Reading,” and her paper is posted on the NLC/BNC website.
Deirdre Kessler teaches children’s literature, creative writing, and composition with the University of Prince Edward Island English Department. Currently she is shopping a number of new children’s and adult manuscripts and working on a collection of poetry. Deirdre Kessler’s Writing ON the Wall poem can be found at http://www.confederationcentre.com/wotw5.asp.
Publications:
Fiction
Brupp Rides Again (Indigo Press, 1995), originally publ. in 1992 by Ragweed Press; Bigfoot Sabotage (Ragweed, 1991); Lena and the Whale (Nimbus Publishing, 2002), originally publ. in 1991 by Ragweed Press; Spike Chiseltooth (Ragweed, 1989), illustrated by P. John Burden; Home for Christmas (Pottersfield Press, 1989); Brupp in the Land of Snow (Ragweed, 1989), ; Lobster in my Pocket (Nimbus Publishing, 2002), illustrated by Brenda Jones, originally publ. in 1987 by Ragweed Press; Brupp on the Other Side (Ragweed, 1986); The Private Adventures of Brupp (Ragweed, 1983).
Non-Fiction:
A Prince Edward Island Christmas: Nowadays and Long Ago (Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 2003), with photographs by Wayne Barrett & Anne MacKay; Green Gables: Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Favourite Places (Halifax: Formac Publishing Company, 2001), text by with photographs by Martin Caird; A Century on Spring Street: Wanda Lefurgey Wyatt of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 1895-1998(Indigo Press, 1999); Winner: PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation Writing Award, 2000; Discover Canada: Prince Edward Island (Toronto: Grolier Ltd., 1993; revised edition, 1996), part of 14-volume series on provinces & territories of Canada, co-published with Children’s Press (Chicago) 50-volume series on U.S.; Découverte Canada: Île-du-Prince-Édouard (Grolier, French edition of Discover Canada book, 1998); Atlantic Canada in the Global Community (Toronto: Prentice Hall Ginn Breakwater, 1998), co-authored with Crewe, McLean, Butt, et al., grade 9 textbook for Atlantic provinces; The Energy Story & Activity Book, a Science Culture Canada project cosponsored by the PEI Departments of Education and Energy & Forestry (Charlottetown: Queen’s Printer, 1993), illustrated by P.John Burden; Energy Technologies Workbook, co-authored with Copthorne Macdonald (Charlottetown: Dept.of Energy & Forestry, 1990; The Bend in the Road: The Life and Work of L.M. Montgomery, CD-ROM (Charlottetown, L.M. Montgomery Institute, 2000) Project manager & principal writer; this CD-ROM won six international, national, and provincial awards.
Translations:
French:
Un homard dans ma poche (Les éditions Ragweed, 1988); Lina et la baleine (Les éditions Ragweed, 1991)
Dutch:
Een kat in de sneeuw (Tilburg, The Netherlands: Uitgeverij Zwijsen, 1989); Dagboek van een kat (Tilburg, The Netherlands: Uitgeverij Zwijsen, 1987); Ik laat meer nooit verrassen (Tilburg, The Netherlands: Zwijsen, 1986)
German:
Kater Brupp kehrt Heim (Berlin: Elefanten Press, 1993); Kater Brupp fährt übers Meer (Berlin: Elefanten Press, 1991); Neue Abenteuer des Katers Brupp (Berlin: Elefanten, 1989)
Die Abenteuer des Katers Brupp (Berlin: Elefanten, 1987); Also: German paperback rights for Brupp series sold to Fischer Verlag, Frankfurt, for mass market editions of Brupp.
Irene Larkin
R.R.3,
Hunter River, PE C0A 1N0
Writing Interests:
Novels
Jessie Lees
Jane Ledwell
107 Gerald St.,
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 2N2
902-892-2940
Website:
Bio:
Jane Ledwell was born on PEI and lives there on purpose. Her first book of poems, Last Tomato, was published in 2005 by the Acorn Press.
Jane studied English literature at Mount Allison University and then at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. In 2005, she completed Simon Fraser University’s Book Editing Immersion program. She regularly does freelance editing work for Acorn Press and writes artist profiles for The Buzz. She formerly taught English and Island Studies part-time at the UPEI.
During the day, Jane works as a researcher and policy analyst with the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Jane has received numerous prizes for her writing, including first prize in both fiction and poetry categories of the WFNS Atlantic Writing Awards in 2001. She has been invited to give a number of readings, lectures, and workshops across PEI, and she welcomes opportunities to interact with other writers. She lives in Charlottetown with her husband, visual artist Stephen B. MacInnis.
Writing Interests:
Poetry, fiction, editing, arts journalism, critical essays, and reviews.
Publications:
Selected Published Short Fiction:
“Boxes” in A Bountiful Harvest: 15 Years of the PE Literary Awards (Acorn Press, 2002)
Selected Published Poetry:
Last Tomato (Acorn Press, 2005)
Shirley Limbert
Bonshaw, PE
Website:
http://members.allstream.net/~slimbert/Home.html
Bio:
Shirley Limbert has lived in a tiny house on the south shore of PEI for the last 20 years. She has been writing for longer than that and her poems and short stories have appeared in anthologies, journals and magazines. Her first book of poetry, Lilacs Year to Year, was published in 2001. She has a book of creative non-fiction, Seachange Cottage, which was launched in April 2005. Primarily a poet, all writing appeals to Shirley and the ongoing tension between writing and painting is a constant itch to be scratched. Stay tuned for more poetry.
Writing Interests:
Writing Rules
Publications:
Anthologies: OUR LIVES (Second Story Press), TIDE LINES (gynergy press), TWiG BRANCHES OUT (Twig publishing), BY WORD OF MOUTH (gynergy press), KALEIDOSCOPE, TIME OF TRIAL (Hidden Book Press)
Donna R. MacCormac
623 Queens Point Road,
Grand Tracadie, York, PE C0A 1P0
902-675-2458
dmaccormac@crescentislecottages.pe.ca
Bio:
I have a 30-year interest in fiction and now have some time to pursue my desire to write. As a manager/consultant in ECE, my career has afforded me the opportunity to write numerous papers and reports.
Writing Interests:
Fiction, Novel
Publications:
Technical- World Bank Evaluation Project Report.
City of Toronto- Operating Criteria/
Anti Racism Protocol/ Reports to Council
Copthorne MacDonald
P.O. Box 2941,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 8C5
902-675-2949
Bio:
On line at http://bigideaspress.com/macdonaldbio.html
Writing Interests:
Non-fiction books about wisdom, personal growth and social change
Publications:
Recent books: Matters of Consequence, Bridging the Strait, Getting a Life, Toward Wisdom. Complete publication list at http://www.cop.com/pubslist.html
Hugh MacDonald
55 Hollow Pine Lane,
Montague RR #5 PE C0A 1R0
902-838-2505
hughmacdonald@pei.sympatico.ca
Bio:
Hugh MacDonald is a member of TWUC, The League of Canadian Poets, Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia, and The PEI Writers’ Guild.
Writing Interests:
Poet and fiction writer, editor by times.
He has published a childrens’ picture book, CHUNG LEE LOVES LOBSTERS (Annick Press, Willowdale, Ontario, 1992 ISBN 1-55037-217-3 [bound] ISBN1-55037-214-9 [pbk]); three books of poetry LOOKING FOR MOTHER (Black Moss Press, Windsor, Ontario, 1995 ISBN0-88753-255-1 /0-88753-259-4) and THE DIGGING OF DEEP WELLS (Black Moss Press, Windsor, Ontario, 1997 ISBN 088753-296-9. TOSSED LIKE WEEDS FROM THE GARDEN (Black Moss Press, Windsor Ontario, 1999 ISBN 0-88753-330-2.He co-edited, with Brent MacLaine, LANDMARKS: An Anthology of New Canadian Poetry of the Land, Acorn Press, 2001 ISBN 0-9698606-9-2 and with Alice Reese A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST: 15 Years of the Island Literary Awards, 2002 ISBN 1-894838-05-X) He also edited the Alistair MacLeod Commemorative issue of THE WINDSOR REVIEW.
Publications:
His work may be found in several anthologies including: THE NEW POETS OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (Ragweed Press, 1991 ISBN 0-921556-07-1) DOORS OF THE MORNING (Unmon America, Pittsburg, 1997 ISBN 1-884206 03-4) THAT SIGN OF PERFECTION (Black Moss Press, 1995, ISBN 0-88753 269-1) And in two new ones: I WANT TO BE THE POET OF YOUR KNEECAPS (Black Moss Press 1999, ISBN 0-88753-325-6, and LOSERS FIRST, (Black Moss Press, 1999, ISBN 0-88753-324-8). HENRY’S CREATURE (Black Moss Press, 2000 ISBN088573-348-5). FOLLOWING THE PLOW, (BLACK MOSS PRESS, 2000 ISBN0-88753-338-8). LANDMARKS: An Anthology of New Atlantic Canadian Poetry of the Land, (ACORN PRESS, 2001 ISBN 0-9698606-9-2). A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST: 15 Years of the Island Literary Awards, (Acorn Press, 2002 ISBN 1-894838-05-X) COLD AGAINST THE HEART (Black Moss Press, 2003) ISBN 0-88753-377-9, and recipient of the 2004 Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Literary Arts on PE. I have 2 new books coming out in the next few weeks / months. MURDER AT MUSSEL COVE (Loon in Balloon, Kitchener, Waterloo, 2005) ISBN 0-9737497-0-9, LETTING GO: AN ANTHOLOGY OF LOSS AND SURVIVAL (Black Moss Press, 2005) ISBN to follow. There have been a number of anthology inclusions and the Writing on the Wall project with Joe Sherman entitled: TRIPTYCH.
Ingrid MacDonald
Writing Interests:Short Stories, Poetry
Jacqueline MacKay
Little York P.O., C0A 1P0
Civic # 715902-672-1538
charles.mackay@PE.sympatico.ca
Bio:
I am a clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work Degree. I have always wanted to write and recently have reduced working hours - hoping to pursue writing.
Writing Interests:
I am interested in and have an idea (started to write) a novel with humanistic/family dynamics theme. Also interested and started a children’s book. I have two children so I am having difficulty setting aside time to write.
Brent MacLaine
101 Hennebury Road,
Cornwall RR 2, PE , C0A 1H0
902-675-3391 (Home); 902-566-0955 (Office)
Bio:
Poet, and Associate Professor of English at the University of Prince Edward Island, specializing in twentieth-century literature, including the Literature of Atlantic Canada.
Writing Interests:
Poetry and academic criticism.
Publications:
Wind and Root (Vehicule, 2000); Landmarks: An Anthology of New Atlantic Canadian poetry of the Land (co-ed. with Hugh MacDonald (Acorn 2001); These Fields Were Rivers (Goose Lane 2004); various academic articles on modern and contemporary fiction.
Laura Mair
12 MacMillan Crescent,
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8G2
Writing Interests:
Short Stories
Publications:
Have a large portfolio of press releases and articles for Government publications, etc.
Steven Mayoff
10244 Rte. 12, RR 2, Box 3201,
Ellerslie PE, C0B 1J0
902-831-2668
Website:
Bio:
Born and raised in Montreal. Lived in Toronto for 17 years. Moved to PEI in 2001.
Writing Interests:
Writing and music.
Publications:
Malahat Review, Grain, Pottersfield Portfolio, Filling Station, Dalhousie Review, Nashwaak Review, Windsor Review, Parchment, Arabesques Editions, Front & Centre, All Rights Reserved, Grimm, Terrain.org, Dublin Quarterly.
Laurie McBurney
Writing Interests:Journalism, History
Publications:
Freelance articles in Globe & Mail, National Post, MacLean’s, Ottawa Citizen
Toni L. Mills
60 Newland Cres.,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4H7
Publications:
Several scripts produced for children’s television shows. No publications to date.
Ruth Mischler
New Glasgow, PE
Writing Interests:
Poetry, short stories, and travel stories.
Dianne Hicks Morrow
228 West Covehead Rd.,
Little York P.O., PE, C0A 1P0
902-672-2013
Bio:
Dianne has lived on Prince Edward Island for over 30 years and has roots in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. She has always lived where she could hear saltwater waves, even during her three years of teaching in Vancouver. She enjoys giving poetry readings to audiences at conferences, arts festivals, women’s festivals and poetry festivals - and on CBC Radio, most recently for the Live Poets’ Society. She has read in all four Atlantic provinces as well as in Edmonton and Vancouver.
Her own writing flows from the cast of characters and stories in her extended family as well as her love of the outdoors and passion for social justice. Her poems have won prizes in the Island Literary Awards and the Atlantic Writing Competition. She and her husband live in West Covehead, on Prince Edward Island’s north shore.
Writing Interests:
Giving poetry readings and facilitating writing workshops for adults and school classes. Dianne has given readings and writing workshops in PEI, Labrador, Edmonton and Vancouver. Her favourite workshop topics are how to get that critic off your shoulder, how to unleash the writer within all of us, how anything can spark a poem, and how to make time to write.
Publications:
Long Reach Home (ISBN: 1-894838-00-9, Acorn Press, 2002) , Landmarks (ISBN 0-9698606-9-2): An Anthology of New Atlantic Canadian poetry of the Land (ed; Acorn 2001); various literary journals such as Abegweit Review, Contemporary Verse 2, The Pottersfield Portfolio, and the Windsor Review. A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST: 15 Years of the Island Literary Awards, (Acorn Press, 2002 ISBN 1-894838-05-X)
Katherine Murray
12 Haviland St. Apt. 5,
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 3S6
902-892-9088
Katherine@ladybakersteatrolley.com
Bio:
I recently returned to PEI after being away 35 years.
Writing Interests:
Children’s picture books of life on PEI written from childhood memories of Dunstaffnage and Charlottetown.
Gerry O’Brien
902-675-2168
Website:
Bio:
Gerry O’Brien writes humourous chapter books, picture books and lyrics for 7-12 year olds. His lyrics have been sung by Corduroy Bear, Franklin The Turtle and The Care Bears. His stories, poems and plays have won numerous writing awards.
Writing Interests:
Humourous poems, plays, and stories for children.
Publications:
Bubba Begonia, You’ll Be Sorry! novel Acorn Press PE 2006; Contributor to Canadian Poems For Canadian Kids Subway Books 2004; Lyricist for three songs for Nelvana Productions … I Wonder Franklin and The Green Knight, Come Along With Corduroy Corduroy Bear TV series, Make ‘Em Laugh Care Bears and The Journey To Joke A Lot
Helen Pretulak
541 Brackley Point Rd.,
Brackley, PE, C1E 1Z3
902-566-4398
Bio:
Writing a novel about Ukraine/Chernobyl disaster.
Publications:
Toronto Star
Tom Rath
40 Wilfred Dr., B-6656,
Cornwall RR 4 PE C0A 1H0
902-367-2215
Bio:
Reporter/photographer late 60’s - 70s, and a versifier/writer since then. During ten-year stint as Innkeeper at Lady Catherine’s B&B in Eastern Prince Edward Island, developed an award-winning 180-page web site including Lady Catherine’s Journal of events and attractions. Published “You’re An Islander”, “The KittenCat Adventures” and “Lady Catherine’s Kitchen” in 2001. Regular contributor of food and artist profile features in Eastern Graphic. Currently preparing features for upcoming “Island Living” magazine issues.
Writing Interests:
Features (food, travel, artists in performing, literary and visual arts,), advertising, speeches, presentations.
Alice Anna Reese
284 Sydney St.,
Charlottetown PE C1A 1H2
Bio:
Member of TWiG, writing and publishing co-operative. Co-editor of A Bountiful Harvest.
Writing Interests:
Children’s literature
Publications:
Local magazines and articles
Larry Resnitzky
RR#3 Vernon River, PE C0A 2E0
(902) 651-2549
Bio:
Broadcaster and writer. Published non-fiction book On the Brink - A Tale of Two Sportscasters, September 2006. My writing efforts have included freelance commentaries for radio and TV, newspaper reports in the area of sports, copy for radio commercials, marketing and business plans, business letters and public relations work for private enterprise and charities.
Frederick (Ben) Rodgers
RR # 10, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1Z4
902-964-3020
Website:
http://www.irishroversbooks.com
Bio:
Born in Belfast, N. Ireland, moved to Canada 1964, married with two grown daughters, retired and living in Ebenezer with my wife, Linda.
Writing Interests:
Memoir and Short Story
Publications:
“Lily & Me” launched Dec. 2004 paperback book published through www.booksurge.com. Order on line at www.amazon.ca Book # ISBN 1554300193. After reading my book, Libby Gaucher writes: “Art is the expression of emotion that elicits emotion.You certainly achieved that end. I laughed and I cried. I read an enormous number of books a year. It is my hobby, my relaxation and I love to learn. You met all of these goals in this book. Thank you. I’m looking forward to the next installment. You have a delightful talent.” “Lily & Me” received a 2007 Honourable Mention at the Los Angeles Book Festival and a 2008 Honourable Mention at the New York Book Festival.
Rosamond Rosenmeier
RR 2 Kensington, 63 Salt Wind Way,PE C0B 1M0
Winter (Oct 1 - June 1): 144 Moody St (13-2), Weltham, MA 02453
902-886-2825
Bio:
Prof. emerita, U Mass Boston (1971-1986).
Writing Interests:
I have written poems about my summers on PEI (for 40 years), and am publishing these myself through Authorhouse. I am interested in the relationship of islanders and non-islanders to the island and in how we all are nourished by our island lives. The theme of transience is important to me.
Publications:
Published poetry in various small US and Canadian journals, most recently in The Dalhousie Review (Summer 2006) and also Anne Bradstreet Revisited in 1991 (prose) and a translation, with Prof. Flora Gonzales of Emerson University, of the Afro Cuban Poet Excilia SaldaZa’s poetry in In the Vortex of the Cyclone in 2002 (University of Florida Press). 1st Collection of poems, Lines Out, published in 1989 by Alice James Books. 2nd collection, Ebb Marks, to be published this summer (2007).
Linda Simser
PO Box 280, 366 Kayes Rd., Georgetown, PE C0A 1L0
902-652-2554
lsimser@pei.sympatico.ca
Short biography: retired school principal from Ontario and FASD clinician from Alberta
Writing Interests: fantasy, mystery
Joyce Simpson
481 DeBlois Rd. RR #3,
Tignish, PE C0B 2B0
902-882-4031
Bio:
Born in Charlottetown - moved to Prince County (DeBlois) in Sept. 04. Retired RN.
Writing Interests:
Mostly short stories, occasional poetry, real life essays.
Publications:
A few pieces in “Common Ground” magazine. Honorable mention in WFNS for short story. 2nd place in Carl Sentner Short Story Competition (2003).
Patti Sinclair
#5 - 154 Cumberland Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 5C4
Phone: 367-8949
e-mail: motherspace@gmail.com
Website: http://poet-at-large.blogspirit.com
Short biography: Patti Sinclair is the author of Motherhood As A Spiritual Practice, A Journeybook and the chapbook red poems.
Her poems are published with Palabras Press, Synchronicity, The Prairie Journal, ascent magazine, and Edmonton’s Stroll of Poets Anthologies ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 & ‘08.
She loves playing on her blog. Most recently she is contributing editor to a new press in Alberta: http://rednettlepress.ca and lives and writes by prairie and ocean- primarily ocean.
Writing Interests: At present my passion is poetry and spoken poetry. I also write prose, personal essays, some short fiction and children stories. I have been active with spoken poetry with the ravingpoets.com, poet’s haven series, and wise (women in spiritual expression) ‘05 ‘06 ‘07.
I would love to start a type of open mic series on this beautiful island. Let me know if you are interested: motherspace@gmail.com . I also offer meditation and writing workshops.
Publications: Motherhood As A Spiritual Practice, A Journeybook (motherspace, 2001) (An Edmonton Best Seller).
red poems (motherspace, 2007)
other poems see above.
J.J. Steinfeld
Bio and Publications:
Fiction writer, poet, and playwright J. J. Steinfeld moved to the Island from Ottawa in 1980 and lives in Charlottetown. He has published a poetry collection, AN AFFECTION FOR PRECIPICES (Serengeti Press, 2006), a novel, OUR HERO IN THE CRADLE OF CONFEDERATION (Pottersfield Press, 1987), and nine short story collections, including THE APOSTATE’S TATTOO (Ragweend Press, 1983), FORMS OF CAPTIVITY AND ESCAPE (Thistledown Press, 1988), DANCING AT THE CLUB HOLOCAUST (Ragweed Press, 1993), SHOULD THE WORD HELL BE CAPITALIZED? (Gaspereau Press, 1999), ANTON CHEKHOV WAS NEVER IN CHARLOTTETOWN (Gaspereau Press, 2000), and WOULD YOU HIDE ME? (Gaspereau Press, 2003), along with three chapbooks, EXISTENCE IS A HOAX, A WOMAN IN FISHNET STOCKINGS TOLD ME WHEN I WAS TWENTY (Poetry/Cubicle Press, 2003), CURIOSITY TO SATISFY AND FEAR TO PLACATE (Stories/Mercutio Press, 2003), and NOT A SECOND MORE, NOT A SECOND LESS (Stories/Mercutio Press, 2005). His stories and poems have appeared in numerous anthologies and periodicals, and over thirty of his one-act and full-length plays have been performed in various forms, ranging from staged readings to full productions, including the full-length plays ACTING VIOLENTLY, THE FRANZ KAFKA THERAPY SESSION, and THE GOLDEN AGE OF MONSTERS, and the one-act plays FREESIAS IN WHISKEY, GODOT’S LEAFLESS TREE, NO END IN SIGHT, FLOWERS FOR THE VASES, THE WORD-LOVER, LAUGH FOR SANITY, SEA MONSTERS, A MURDEROUS ART, and BACK TO BACK. He was the 2003 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Literary Arts on PEI.
E. Kathleen (Kathy) Stuart
P.O. Box 188, Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0
902-566-1717
Bio:
Kathy Stuart grew up near Montague resisting categorization in the way that islands do. Her formal education includes four degrees from UPEI, most recently a Masters in Island Studies. Her long career includes work as a manager/consultant, graphic designer, publications coordinator, dietitian and most recently, as a researcher and lecturer in Island Studies at UPEI.
Writing Interests:
Non-fiction; steam is present for creative writing and possibly a novel.
Publications:
Her academic articles appear in Sustainable Development, the Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship and the Island Studies Journal.
Julie V. Watson
PO Box 1204
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7M8
902-566-9748
Bio:
Author of 16 books, hundreds of magazine articles published internationally. Presents workshops for writers across Canada. Local representative of Periodical Writers Association of Canada, Travel Media Association. of Canada, Cuisine Canada (food writers) and the Island Writers’ Association. of PEI. Owner of Seacroft (publishing and distribution).
Writing Interests:
Prince Edward Island, Maritimes and Canada, Regional Lore and Legend, Food, History, Entrepreneurs and Women doing neat things.
Publications:
Calling the Maritimes Home, Simple Pleasures From Maritime Kitchens, Ghosts and Legends of PE, Shipwrecks and Seafaring Tales of PE, Ardgowan a Journal of House and Garden in Victorian Prince Edward Island, A Fine Catch, Favourite Recipes of Old Prince Edward Island, etc.
