R.E. Siliente
BIO
Biography

Kumudini Nicholas (pen name: R. E. Siliente) was born in Sri Lanka, and she currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She graduated from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka with an B. Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry, and landed in Nova Scotia in 1980 as the spouse of a graduate student. She graduated with a Masters Degree in Applied Science from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, and has worked as a federal public servant for over 25 years.   

She published her debut fictional memoir - Who Stole Mother's Soul? -  in April 2022 - https://www.whostolemotherssoul.com/ 

Previously, she authored several scientific research articles in peer reviewed journals, and published a Chapter in a Book, addressing toxicological concerns in pharmaceutical products.  

ADDRESS
City: Ottawa, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Memoir
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Who Stole Mother's Soul?
Publisher
Friesen Press Canada
Year
2022
LINKS
Links
Author Website
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
Have done presentations to a range of audiences from the small to the very large.
Presentation Genre
Standard: Memoir
Presentation Length
20-30 minutes presentation; 30 minutes Q&A.
Presentation Description
Presentation description

The presentation would be both motivational and educational.

 

Presentation Fee(s)
To be determined
School presentation details
Audience Size
small to large
Intended Audience
young adults
Presentation Length
20-25 minutes
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Motivational and Educational

Presentation Fee(s)
to be determined
EQUITY INITIATIVE
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Members who identify as:
Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized
Programs & Interests
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No