Karen Lawrence (writer)
Karen Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1951 |
| Occupations | novelist, poet |
| Writing career | |
| Period | 1980s-1990s |
| Notable work | The Life of Helen Alone |
Karen Lawrence (born February 5, 1951, in Windsor, Ontario)[1] is a Canadian writer, who was awarded the Books in Canada First Novel Award for her 1986 novel The Life of Helen Alone.[2]
Lawrence studied at the University of Windsor and the University of Alberta.[3] At the time of her award win, she resided in San Diego, California, with her husband.[3]
Her second novel, Springs of Living Water, was published in 1990.[4] In addition to her novels, Lawrence released two poetry collections, and published several short stories in literary magazines.[2]
Works
References
- 1 2 International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004. Routledge, 2003. ISBN 978-1857431797. p. 319.
- 1 2 "Lawrence captures $3,000 literary prize". The Globe and Mail, April 3, 1987.
- 1 2 "Ex-Windsor writer wins top award". Windsor Star, April 3, 1987.
- ↑ "Windsor native takes small town's measure". Windsor Star, April 6, 1991.
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