Joanne Findon
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Occupation | writer, editor, teacher |
| Location | Canada |
| Introduction | I am a writer of fiction, non-fiction and scholarly books. I blame American children’s author Lloyd Alexander for inspiring my two lifelong passions: studying the past and writing fiction, especially fantasy. Alexander’s Prydein series awakened in me the desire to weave spells out of words and transport readers to other worlds. Alexander’s inspiration for the books – the medieval Welsh tales called the Mabinogi – piqued my curiosity about early Celtic cultures. As a result, I spent years studying medieval history and literature, earning an MA and PhD in Medieval Studies. My research has also fed my love of writing stories inspired by times past. I teach medieval literature, children’s literature, and creative writing in Trent University’s Department of English Literature. |