Karen Lawrence (writer)

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Karen Lawrence
BornFebruary 5, 1951
Windsor, Ontario
Occupationnovelist, poet
NationalityCanadian
Period1980s-1990s
Notable worksThe 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. 1 2 International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004. Routledge, 2003. ISBN   978-1857431797. p. 319.
  2. 1 2 "Lawrence captures $3,000 literary prize". The Globe and Mail , April 3, 1987.
  3. 1 2 "Ex-Windsor writer wins top award". Windsor Star , April 3, 1987.
  4. "Windsor native takes small town's measure". Windsor Star , April 6, 1991.