Frances Boyle Explained

Frances Boyle (born 1954) is a Canadian writer from Ottawa, Ontario.[1] Her debut short story collection Seeking Shade, published in 2020, was nominated for the 2021 ReLit Award for short fiction[2] and the 2021 Danuta Gleed Literary Award.[3]

She previously published the poetry collections Portal Stones, Light-carved Passages, Apples and Roses and This White Nest, and the novella Tower.

Notes and References

  1. Peter Robb, "Ottawa’s Frances Boyle up for major writing awards for first short story collection". ArtsFile, May 23, 2021.
  2. https://www.cbc.ca/books/susan-sanford-blades-kristyn-dunnion-simina-banu-win-2021-relit-awards-1.6003840 "Susan Sanford Blades, Kristyn Dunnion & Simina Banu win 2021 ReLit Awards"
  3. Vicky Qiao, "Jack Wang wins $10K Danuta Gleed Literary Award for best first short story collection for We Two Alone". CBC Books, May 28, 2021.