Christina Myers
BIO
Biography

Christina Myers is a former journalist, a freelance writer and editor, and author of both fiction and non-fiction. She has published two books and been the creator/editor of two anthologies; her next novel is forthcoming. She is an instructor in creative writing at Simon Fraser University's continuing studies department. Her work has garnered a number of awards over the years, including two Canadian Book Club Award wins and a longlist nomination for the Leacock Medal. She was the 2023 Ambassador for the Federation of BC Writers, lives just outside Vancouver on the west coast of Canada, and is a member of Da'naxda'xw First Nation. She is represented by Meg Wheeler of Westwood Creative Artists. 

ADDRESS
City: , Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
GENRE
Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Journalism
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Beyond Blue: Stories of Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope in Postpartum Depression (Anthology: Editor)
Publisher
Caitlin Press
Year
2025
Title
Halfway Home: Thoughts from Midlife (Essay collection: Author)
Publisher
House of Anansi
Year
2024
Title
The List of Last Chances (Novel: Author)
Publisher
Caitlin Press
Year
2021
Title
BIG: Stories About Life in Plus-Sized Bodies (Anthology: Editor)
Publisher
Caitlin Press
Year
2020
Title
Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces (Anthology: Contributor)
Publisher
Spout Press
Year
2023
Title
Stained: An Anthology of Writing About Menstruation (Anthology: Contributor)
Publisher
Querencia Press
Year
2023
Title
Resonance (Anthology: Contributor)
Publisher
Anvil Press
Year
2022
Title
Fearless Footsteps (Anthology: Contributor)
Publisher
Exisle Publishing
Year
2020
Title
Sustenance: BC Writers On Food (Anthology: Contributor)
Publisher
Anvil Press
Year
2017
Title
Boobs: Women on What It Means to Have Breasts (Anthology: Contributor)
Publisher
Caitlin Press
Year
2016
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Canadian Book Club Awards - Winner, memoir category
Publication
Halfway Home: Thoughts from Midlife
Year
2025
Name
Canadian Book Club Awards - finalist, anthology category
Publication
Beyond Blue: Stories of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope in Postpartum Depression
Year
2025
Name
Fred Kerner Book Award - shortlist finalist
Publication
Halfway Home: Thoughts from Midlife
Year
2025
Name
Canadian Book Club Awards - Winner, fiction category
Publication
The List of Last Chances
Year
2023
Name
Leacock Medal for Humour - longlist finalist
Publication
The List of Last Chances
Year
2022
Name
Fred Kerner Book Award - shortlist finalist
Publication
The List of Last Chances
Year
2022
Name
IPPY Awards: silver medal for BIG
Year
2021
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Available for a variety of workshop topics on craft and practise of writing both creative non-fiction and fiction, as well as panel events (moderator or participant) and author readings. 

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
No