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Shawn Gale
BIO
Biography

Shawn Douglas Gale (born August 12, 1979) is a critically-acclaimed author and screenwriter.

Gale graduated from Fraser Valley Writers' School with a Master's diploma. 

He graduated from Humber College's prestigious School for Writers, where he earned a Letter of Distinction. 

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing at Bircham International University. 

He studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison's Creative Writing department from 2014 to 2017 with a focus in both TV Writing and Screenwriting. 

Gale's many stories and articles have been widely published in magazines, anthologies, and periodicals in the U.S. and Canada. He is the author of the acclaimed story collection The Stories That Make Us. He is also the author of the critically-acclaimed fantasy/adventure series World of Dawn. His books are in libraries across the globe.

Shawn enjoys trail running, reciting poetry, and constantly learning.

ADDRESS
City: Vancouver, Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
LINKS
Links
Facebook
Twitter
Stu Taylor Interview
BlueInk Review World of Dawn: Arise
Kirkus Review World of Dawn: Arise
Foreword Review World of Dawn: Arise
World of Dawn Book Trailer
US Review The Stories That Make Us
American Library Association Booklist Pick
Publishers Weekly Booklife Profile
Eileen Troemel Interview
Kirkus Review World of Dawn:Reveal
Vancouver Sun Review World of Dawn Series
Shawn Recites Shine and If at Anvil Centre
Shawn's Q&A on Writing
Shawn Gale Reading A Gardener by Choice at the Anvil Centre
San Francisco Book Review The Stories That Make Us
Shawn Talks Ambrsoe Bierce and Anti-Heroes
Shawn Recites If
Shawn's Books @ Goodreads
Shawn's Books @ Google Play
Shawn's Author Website
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
Any size.
Presentation Genre
Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Screenwriting, Short Story Writing
Presentation Length
Any length of time.
Presentation Fee(s)
Varies.
Workshop details
Audience Size
Any size.
Intended Audience
All audiences.
Workshop Length
2 hour.
Workshop Fee(s)
Varies.
School presentation details
Audience Size
Any size.
Intended Audience
All audiences.
Presentation Length
1 to 2 hours.
Presentation Fee(s)
Varies.
EQUITY INITIATIVE
As part of the Union’s Equity Implementation Plan, we are committed to increasing awareness of authors who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQI2S, or living with a disability. This author identifies as:
Members who identify as:
Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized
Programs & Interests
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