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M. A. C.
Known for sharp wit, surreal humor, and a gift for the beautifully offbeat, this Canadian writer has built a body of work that moves easily between short fiction, memoir, and nonfiction. Her books often find the strange, funny, and revealing details hidden inside ordinary life.
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About the author
Born in Sydney, Australia, in 1947 and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, she studied at the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University before building a long career as a writer and journalist. She has often been described as a writer drawn to the absurd, and that sensibility runs through much of her work.
She is especially known for short fiction, but her writing also includes memoir, nonfiction, and plays. Among her notable books are Sick Pigeon, My Turquoise Years, The Strange Truth About Us, The World Afloat, and One Good Thing. Her work has earned strong recognition in Canada, including the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize, and several of her books have been finalists for other literary awards.
Alongside her books, she has written reviews and essays for major publications, and she has remained an admired voice in Canadian letters for her dry humor, precision, and originality. She has lived in North Saanich, British Columbia.