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The CAA Alberta Branch Writers-in-Residence services are open to CAA members and all writers across the province. For the 2011-2012 program season, J. Jill Robinson serves Southern Alberta and Jannie Edwards serves Northern Alberta. Those seeking support and guidance can contact either or both Writers-in-Residence. |
J. Jill Robinson |
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J. Jill Robinson is the author of four collections of stories, the most recent of which is Residual Desire. Her work, which has appeared in many Canadian literary journals, has won the Prism International fiction contest, Event’s creative nonfiction contest (twice), 2 Western Magazine Awards, 2 Saskatchewan Book Awards and the Howard O Hagan Prize for short fiction (Alberta). Born in Langley BC, Jill became a writer while living in Calgary (1979– 1993) before moving to Saskatoon (1993–2009). She returned to Alberta in 2009 and now lives in Banff. Submission Guidelines:
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Although born in South Africa, Jannie Edwards is strongly rooted in Edmonton and the prairies. She has published three books of poetry: The Possibilities of Thirst (1997); Blood Opera: The Raven Tango Poems (2006) in collaboration with visual artist Paul Saturley; and Falling Blues (2010), a finalist for the Writers Guild of Alberta poetry prize, and nominated for both the lberta Readers' Choice and the ReLit awards. Her work has been featured on Edmonton Transit's Take the Poetry Route and on CBC Radio.
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