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Marion Reidel

Marion Reidel

Photo: Trina Koster Photography, Guelph

Marion writes humorous short fiction and is a spoken word artist. Her characters face familiar dramas yet their tales often end with an unexpected twist. Her first collection, "We Drank Wine", contains linked stories that follow the lives of four women, and their families. They are a satisfying series of satirical tales that blend observation with personal experience. Reidel focuses on the absurdity of ordinary lives and readers will find someone they recognize in these tales. 

City:
Guelph
Province:
Ontario

Publications

We Drank Wine and other stories. Sun Dragon Press, 2017

Awards

"Viking Cruise" for Eden Mills Literary Award, 2016
"Adopt-A-Pet" for Eden Mills Fringe Festival, 2015
Links:
Marion Reidel Website
http://www.marionreidel.com/
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Marion Reidel Twitter
https://twitter.com/MarionReidel
Eligible for National Public Readings Program:
Yes

WITS

Presentation Description

Marion is a retired secondary school English/Writer's Craft teacher. She will liase with the instructor to present material suitable for the unit of study and grade level. The presentation will include readings from her own work to generate discussion about sources of inspriation, reader engagement and spoken word presentation.

Presentation Length:
60 minutes
Genre:
Short Fiction
Grades:
9 - 12
Audience Size:
15 - 30
Workshop Description:

Marion is a retired secondary school English/Writer's Craft teacher. She will liase with the instructor to present material suitable for the unit of study and grade level. She has stand alone lessons on character development, authentic dialogue and showing rather than telling. These include spontaneous writing exercises and writing prompts.