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First Name | Dawn |
Last Name | Promislow |
Member Since | October 23, 2022 |
City | Toronto |
State | ON |
Country | Canada |
Branch Affiliation | Toronto |
Website | www.dawnpromislow.com |
Bio | Dawn Promislow was born and raised in South Africa, and has lived in Toronto since 1987. She was mentored at the Humber School for Writers by Olive Senior. Her debut short story collection, Jewels and Other Stories, was long-listed for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, 2011 and was named one of the 8 best fiction debuts of 2011 by The Globe and Mail. Wan is her first novel, published in May, 2022. |
Publications | Jewels and Other Stories, Mawenzi House, 2010 Wan, Freehand Books, 2022 |
Other Memberships | Writers' Union of Canada League of Canadian Poets |
Awards | Jewels and Other Stories long-listed for the Frank O' Connor International Short Story Award, 2011 |
Genres | Fiction, Short Stories |
Available For | Readings, Presentations, Workshops, Book Club Meetings, Speaking Engagements |
Services Offered | Book Reviews, Editing, Manuscript Reading & Consultation, Scriptwriting & Screenwriting |