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donalee Moulton
BIO
Biography

donalee Moulton is a professional writer and editor based in Halifax, N.S. 

As a professional journalist, donalee’s byline has appeared in more than 100 print and online publications throughout North America and beyond. These include The National Post, Chatelaine, Maclean’s, The Lawyer's Daily, Canadian Business, and The Globe & Mail.  

donalee is the author of author of the new book The Thong Principle: Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say published by Business Expert Press in the U.S.  

Her first mystery book Hung Out to Die is slated for publication this spring. Her short story “Swan Song” was one of 21 selected for publication in Cold Canadian Crime, an anthology published by Crime Writers of Canada. Her second short story, also featuring the Iqaluit-based chief of police Doug Brumal, is being published this spring in Black Cat Weekly. As well, donalee has co-authored the book, Celebrity Court Cases.

In addition, donalee was the editor of Atlantic Books Today, a quarterly publication for the East Coast book industry and she is currently editor of the Mount Saint Vincent University alumni magazine, Folia Montana.

donalee is also a published poet. Her work has appeared in Queen’s Quarterly, Arc, Prairie Fire, AtlantisThe Dalhousie Review, The Antigonish Review, Carousel, Fireweed, and Whetstone, among others. She is a former co-publisher and co-editor of The Pottersfield Portfolio literary journal.

 As well, donalee is a professional educator and trainer. She has taught communication and writing/editing courses at Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, and Mount Saint Vincent University. donalee has taught writing and editing workshops and courses for writers’ associations across the country.

 

 

ADDRESS
City: Halifax, Province/Territory: Nova Scotia
EMAIL
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
The Thong Principle: Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say
Publisher
Business Expert Press
Year
2022
Title
Swan Song (in Cold Canadian Crime)
Publisher
Crime Writers of Canada
Year
2022
Title
Hung Out to Die
Publisher
BWL Publishing
Year
2022
AWARDS
Awards
Name
donalee Moulton
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
Doesn't matter
Presentation Genre
Non-fiction, mystery, poetry, business of writing
Presentation Length
As needed
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Various. The craft of writing. The business of writing. Everything from query letters to editing  a manuscript. 

Presentation Fee(s)
Will depend on length
Workshop details
Audience Size
Doesn't matter
Intended Audience
Adults 18-90
Workshop Length
Varies -- as needed
Workshop Description
Workshop description

I have conducted numerous workshops related to writing and editing. Topic and length can be determined in consultation with organizers.

Workshop Fee(s)
Will depend on length
School presentation details
Audience Size
I'm open
Intended Audience
Tween or young adult
Presentation Length
Up to the school
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Again, the visit will be tailored to meet the needs of the school. The intent is to be hands on and engaging.

Presentation Fee(s)
To be determined with the school
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
Yes
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
Yes