Ben Nuttall-Smith
BIO
Biography

Ben Nuttall-Smith taught Music, Theatre, Art, and Language until he retired in 1991. He now lives in White Rock, near Vancouver B.C.

Past President of the Federation of British Columbia Writers, Ben’s poems and short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies and online publications.  Ben’s major publications from Rutherford Press – Qualicum Beach, B.C. include A memoir: Discovered in a Scream,  (2017), an historical novel: Mad God of the Toltecs, (2017), an illustrated biography of Fraser Valley homesteader and pioneer bush-pilot, Pat Carey – Flying With White Eagle(2016), several books of poetry including: Crescent Beach Reflections(2017), Margot – Love in the Golden Years (2019) dedicated to his lately deceased wife. Three illustrated children’s books: Henry Hamster Esquire  (2018), Grandpa’s Homestead – Haiku (May 2021) and Rhyming Fun With Billy and Trish (November 2021). ​​​​​​​The Rawness of Time – Poetry, Commentary and Short Stories (January 2022). 

A 115 page film script based on Mad God of the Toltecs placed as a Finalist in the Wiki Screenplay Contest November 2021. Seeking production.

Ben was the winner of The Surrey Board of Trade Special Achievement Award 2011 for work as a writer and for service to the writing community. He was also awarded an Honorary Life Membership by the Federation of British Columbia Writers, May 2013, “in recognition of extraordinary service and dedication to the ideal of Writers Helping Writers”.

ADDRESS
City: White Rock, Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
AWARDS
Awards
Name
The Surrey Board of Trade Special Achievement Award
Year
2011
Name
Honorary Life Membership by the Federation of British Columbia Writers
Year
2013
LINKS
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Presentation Length
20 - 30 minutes
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Reading and sharing three illustrated children's books. – Henry Hamster Esquire,  Grandpa’s Homestead – teaches children to write their own Haiku, and Rhyming Fun With Billy and Trish.

Presentation Fee(s)
Not necessary.
Workshop details
Audience Size
Any number
Intended Audience
Poets and Writers.
Workshop Length
Can fit into 30 minute or one hour time frame
Workshop Description
Workshop description

Dynamic Presentation for poets and authors. Exercises in clear speech and projection.

Workshop Fee(s)
Not necessary.
School presentation details
Audience Size
classroom groups
Intended Audience
Grades 2 – 5
Presentation Length
Teacher's choice: 20 - 30 minutes.
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Reading and sharing three illustrated children's books. – Henry Hamster Esquire,  Grandpa’s Homestead – teaches children to write their own Haiku, and Rhyming Fun With Billy and Trish.

Helping children to write and illustrate their own stories and poems.

Presentation Fee(s)
Not required.
Programs & Interests
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Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
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