Shelley A. Leedahl

Shelley A. Leedahl

    Multi-genre writer Shelley A. Leedahl assuredly shifts her creative focus between critically acclaimed books of poetry, short fiction, novels, and children’s literature. With I Wasn’t Always Like This, the seasoned writer and popular presenter adds creative non-fiction to her literary repertoire. Her numerous titles include Wretched Beast; Listen, Honey; Orchestra of the Lost Steps; The Bone Talker (with illustrator Bill Slavin); The House of the Easily Amused; and A Few Words For January. Leedahl’s work has appeared in anthologies ranging from The Best Canadian Poetry in English, 2013 to Great Canadian Murder and Mystery Stories; Slice Me Some Truth: An Anthology of Canadian Creative Nonfiction; Country Roads: Memoirs from Rural Canada; and Outside of Ordinary: Women’s Travel Stories. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Leedahl has also lived in Calgary, Medicine Hat, Sechelt, and Edmonton. She now makes her home in Ladysmith, BC. In addition to literary writing, she works as a freelance writer, editor, and writing instructor.

    From Shelley A. Leedahl

    Another Successful Salon

    I'm not sure quite how it happens, but there seems to be some kind of magic at play during these literary salons with I Wasn't Always Like This. Last week my friend Rachel invited her friends to my home for an interactive presentation, and again, it was a spectacular experience for me -- and judging from their comments, for all the women involved. One woman said: "You need to do this every six weeks!" Here are some other reactions to the evening:

    " ... a BIG THANK YOU to Shelley for sharing her book and herself with us and…

    February 2015

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    Greetings!

    Hello, Friends,

    I am pleased to be Signature Editions' Author of the Month, and welcome you to dialogue with me about my new release, I Wasn't Always Like This, the writing life, and-or (most!) anything else. 

    I have been writing and publishing poetry, creative nonfiction, short stories, essays, novels (one for 10 - 13 year olds, another for adults), and children's literature for over two decades. I'm especially thrilled that Signature published my essay collection, as I find it such an exciting genre to both work in and read. I also work as a freelance writer, an editor, a book reviewer, and a workshop leader.…

    February 2015

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    Audio

    Wednesday, October 14

    Whistler, BC

    Mountain FM

    Shelley A. Leedhal was interviewed by Mountain FM at the Whistler Writers Festival about her events and her latest book, I Wasn't Always Like This
    (MP3 file, 5:07)

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    Shelley Leedahl popped by Mountain FM to talk about the Whistler Writer’s Festival and her new collection of essays “I Wasn’t Always Like This” Listen to the interview here: https://soundcloud.com/adventurestation/whistler-writers-festival-shelley-leedahl

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