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| First Name | Vanessa |
| Last Name | Farnsworth |
| Member Since | February 5, 2021 |
| City | Creston |
| State | BC |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch Affiliation | Member at Large (no branch affiliation) |
| Website | www.vanessafarnsworth.com |
| Goodreads | https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7130224.Vanessa_Farnsworth |
| Bio | Vanessa is a science journalist, author, and screenwriter. She has written countless feature articles on topics relating to nature and the environment, sustainable agriculture, and tick-borne illnesses. She's also the author of 'Rain on a Distant Roof', which explores the mounting Lyme disease crisis in Canada; 'The Haweaters', which brings to life a double-murder that captivated Manitoulin Island in the late 19th century; and 'The Things She'll Be Leaving Behind', which examines the challenges of being a woman in modern society. |
| Publications | The Haweaters (Signature Editions, 2020), The Things She'll Be Leaving Behind (Thistledown Press, 2018), Rain on a Distant Roof: A Personal Journey Through Lyme Disease in Canada (Signature Editions, 2013) |
| Other Memberships | The Writers Union of Canada, Canadian Freelance Guild, Science Writers and Communications of Canada, Women in Film & Television |
| Awards | 2021 Fred Kerner Book Award -- Shortlist |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Fiction, History, Nonfiction, Scriptwriting, Short Stories |
| Available For | Readings, Presentations, Workshops, Book Club Meetings, Speaking Engagements |
| Services Offered | Freelance Writing, Scriptwriting & Screenwriting |