Beth Powning
BIO
Biography
Born 1949. Majored in Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College, N.Y.
Moved to New Brunswick 1970. Married to sculptor Peter Powning. One son, Jacob M. Powning.
Publications:
Literary non-fiction: Home - Chronicle of a North Country Life, Shadow Child, Edge Seasons (Penguin, Knopf, and Goose Lane Editions plus various U.S. publishers)
Novels: The Hatbox Letters, The Sea Captain's Wife, A Measure of Light, The Sister's Tale (Knopf and various U.S. publishers)
ADDRESS
City: Markhamville,
Province/Territory: New Brunswick
EMAIL
c/o TWUC
LANGUAGES
English
LINKS
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
50-100
Presentation Genre
Reading from my own writing and Q and A
Presentation Length
45 minutes - 1 hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description
I have given readings, with Q and A, across Canada, in the US, and the UK. I am very comfortable with audiences.
I am interested in mentoring.
Presentation Fee(s)
Usual Canada Council fee. $300 +
Workshop details
Audience Size
I do not give workshops.
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
No
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
No
