{"id":3357,"date":"2022-08-20T05:02:21","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T11:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2024-11-22T06:14:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T12:14:33","slug":"top-writers-born-in-calgary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary","title":{"rendered":"Top Writers Born in Calgary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Calgary is home to many talented writers. Some have ventured out and built their careers across Canada and beyond, while others have made a name for themselves locally. Here\u2019s a list of some of Calgary\u2019s finest authors, as featured on <a href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/\">calgarynka<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04473824b03\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04473824b03\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary\/#Nancy_Huston\" >Nancy Huston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary\/#Suzette_Mayr\" >Suzette Mayr<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary\/#Gail_Sidonie_Sobat\" >Gail Sidonie Sobat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary\/#Esi_Edugyan\" >Esi Edugyan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary\/#A_M_Dellamonica\" >A. M. Dellamonica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary\/#Scaachi_Koul\" >Scaachi Koul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3357-top-writers-born-in-calgary\/#Fiona_Patton\" >Fiona Patton<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nancy_Huston\"><\/span>Nancy Huston<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nancy Huston, a novelist and essayist, moved to Germany at the age of six to live with her stepmother, where she became fluent in German. Her mother\u2019s decision to leave the family deeply impacted her, inspiring works like <em>Kontredanse<\/em>, which explores themes of abandonment and self-discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, Nancy lived briefly in Calgary with her father and stepmother before moving to Wilton, USA, in 1968. In 1973, she relocated to Paris, where she completed a master\u2019s thesis on swearing and vulgar language. It was there that she began writing prose in French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nancy discovered that writing in a non-native language allowed her to choose words more deliberately. Her critically acclaimed novels, such as <em>The Mark of the Angel<\/em> and <em>Dolce Agonia<\/em>, have been translated into numerous languages. Recognized for her literary contributions, she has won prestigious awards, including the Governor General\u2019s Award, the Prix Femina, and the Order of Canada in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suzette_Mayr\"><\/span>Suzette Mayr<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suzette Mayr is the author of several acclaimed novels that have won literary awards. A Canadian of German and Afro-Caribbean descent, Mayr often explores themes of race, identity, and gender, infusing her work with humor, surreal imagery, and mythological references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially aspiring to become a scientist, Suzette shifted her focus to humanities due to her strong command of English. She studied creative writing at the University of Calgary, where she decided to pursue a career as a writer. Before becoming a professional author, she worked as a waitress and sandwich maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her notable novels include <em>Moon Honey<\/em>, <em>The Widows<\/em>, and <em>Venous Hum<\/em>. In 2002, Suzette participated in the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program at her alma mater, where she later began teaching creative writing and contemporary literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gail_Sidonie_Sobat\"><\/span>Gail Sidonie Sobat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gail Sidonie Sobat\u2019s fiction primarily targets young adults, tackling controversial themes. Her first published work, <em>Today She\u2019s Wearing the Blue<\/em>, appeared in <em>Edges Literary Magazine<\/em> in 1986. Her books include <em>Jamie\u2019s Got a Gun<\/em>, <em>Ingermard\u2019s Tale<\/em>, and <em>A Winter\u2019s Tale<\/em>. Sobat has also authored poetry collections like <em>How the Light Is Spent<\/em> and <em>Aortic Caprice<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1996, Gail founded YouthWrite, a multidisciplinary camp for young writers, where aspiring authors learn about poetry, fiction, playwriting, and more. In 2015, she launched a similar camp for adults called JustWrite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond writing, Gail is also a teacher and singer. She taught at the University of Alberta and later at MacEwan University in Edmonton, specializing in creative writing and communications. Sobat also founded a spoken word youth choir, which debuted in 2007 during Edmonton\u2019s The Roar Spoken Word Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Esi_Edugyan\"><\/span>Esi Edugyan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Esi Edugyan is a novelist whose works explore complex truths about race and ethnicity, becoming an influential part of Canadian literature. Born to Ghanaian immigrants, Esi experienced racial discrimination, which shaped her perspective and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraged by a teacher, she pursued creative writing at the University of Victoria, earning her BA in 1999 and later an MA from Johns Hopkins University in 2001. Her debut novel, <em>The Second Life of Samuel Tyne<\/em>, was published when she was just 24. After facing difficulties publishing her second manuscript, Esi wrote <em>Half-Blood Blues<\/em>, a story about a mixed-race jazz musician. The novel, released in 2011, won several awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, Esi published <em>Washington Black<\/em>, which also garnered numerous accolades. Both <em>Half-Blood Blues<\/em> and <em>Washington Black<\/em> won the Giller Prize, making her the third writer to win the award twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_M_Dellamonica\"><\/span>A. M. Dellamonica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexandra Margaret Dellamonica, better known as A. M. Dellamonica, is a science fiction and fantasy writer. Her works have appeared in anthologies such as <em>Year\u2019s Best Science Fiction<\/em> (2002, 2007).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dellamonica\u2019s historical story <em>A Key to the Illuminated Heretic<\/em> was nominated for the Sidewise Award in 2005. Her debut novel, <em>Indigo Springs<\/em>, earned her the Sunburst Award in 2010, and her novel <em>Daughter of No Nation<\/em> won the Prix Aurora Award in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scaachi_Koul\"><\/span>Scaachi Koul<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scaachi Koul is a writer and journalist of Indo-Canadian descent. In March 2015, she published her essay collection, <em>One Day We\u2019ll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter<\/em>. The book explores themes of family, race, and feminism, blending humor with sarcasm and sentimentality. In 2018, Scaachi was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiona_Patton\"><\/span>Fiona Patton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/50\/2024\/11\/1-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/11\/1-3.png 485w, https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/11\/1-3-207x300.png 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiona Patton is a fantasy author with over 50 short stories in the genres of heroic fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Although born in Calgary, she moved to the U.S. with her family at the age of four, returning to Canada nine years later to settle in Toronto. Patton is best known for her <em>Warriors of Estavia<\/em> series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calgary is home to many talented writers. Some have ventured out and built their careers across Canada and beyond, while others have made a name for themselves locally. Here\u2019s a list of some of Calgary\u2019s finest authors, as featured on calgarynka. 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