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Heather J. Wood

Heather J. Wood

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Heather J. Wood was born and raised in Montreal and now makes her home in Toronto. She is the author of the coming of age novel Fortune Cookie, and of Roll With It, a teen-oriented novel about roller derby. She is also the World Fantasy Award nominated editor of the Gods, Memes and Monsters anthology.

City:
Toronto
Province:
Ontario

Publications

Fortune Cookie. Tightrope Books, 2009
Roll With It. Tightrope Books, 2011

Awards

World Fantasy Award nominee in the Special Professional category for Gods, Memes and Monsters: A 21st Century Bestiary, 2016
Eligible for National Public Readings Program:
Yes

WITS

Presentation Description

I can vary according to the needs of the audience. Read from my work, do Q & A's, etc. I've organized a writing group for 10 years which produces an annual flash fiction chapbook. I'm also the Artistic Director of a monthly author reading series.

Genre:
Young Adult/Adult Crossover
Grades:
8 and up