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background information
In addition to books, Faye has
published numerous short stories, poems, interviews and articles. She has
provided readings and facilitated workshops from BC to Saskatchewan.
At an earlier stage in her
career, she was a high school English teacher. Also, she has taught
non-credit writing workshops at Mount Royal University, Calgary and for
numerous writing groups. She has worked with all ages, from Grade One to
seniors.
Formerly, an educational officer for Glenbow
Museum, she has researched at museums and archives from Ottawa to Victoria.
She is a member of historical societies and provincial and national writing
organizations such as The Writers’ Union of Canada, Canadian Authors’
Association (Alberta Branch), Writers Guild of Alberta and Young Alberta
Book Society.
Her Other Life
Faye is certain she has never been bored. Despite
her passionate interest in words and history, she enjoys gardening, biking
and hiking. Also, she loves anything and everything to do with family,
friends, old and new photos, nature and travel.
Amazing Alberta
Canada's Rocky Mountains: A History in Photographs
Alberta: 100 Journeys (co-author)
Prairie Twins: Alberta & Saskatchewan Photographic Memories 1905-2005
Awed, Amused & Alarmed: Fairs, Rodeos & Regattas in Western Canada
Sharing the Good Times: Prairie Women’s Joys and Pleasures
Homemade Fun: Games and Pastimes of the Early Prairies
Settling In: Early Homes of Western Canada
Monarchs of the Fields: The Story of the Combine Harvester
Threshing: The Early Years of Harvesting
Out of the Flames: Fires & Fire Fighting on the Canadian Prairies
Alberta: A History in Photographs
Help: Rescues & Disasters in Western Canada
Ice Fog: A Poetry Chapbook
Writer-in-Residence
Calgary Public Library
Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society, Calgary
Freelance Editing
Managing Editor for Self-Publishing Client (Three Rivers Beckoned)
Guest Editor, FreeFall magazine, Anniversary Issue, Alexandra Writers’Centre Society
Book Editor, Alberta: the Canadian West by Douglas Leighton
Book Editor, Calgary by Patrick Tivy
Editor, FreeFall magazine, Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society
Editor, Alberta Playwright Network Catalogue
Radio
Interview: Faye Knows Stuff
Faye had the pleasure and honour of being interviewed
by Shelly McElroy for her radio program on Mile Hi Radio. The radio program
is called People Who Know Stuff and Shelly has focused on some of her
favourite subjects, such as history, research, writing, drama and personal
well-being. Faye was not sure what stuff she knows but Shelly was an
excellent interviewer. Discussions surrounded exploration of western Canada,
including sources of our historysuch as Heritage Park, Glenbow Museum and
Archives, Headed Smashed InBuffalo Jump and other western Canadian-related
history and topics. In thehour long interview, you will learn about her
favourite childhood books and writing-related topics. If you want an in
depth understanding of Faye'sthoughts, check out the interview.
Go to the following web link to listen to Faye's interview with Shelley McElroy on Mile Hi Radio.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/people-who-know-stuff/id1399431757?mt=2&i=1000413835389#
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