About Me

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Contact me to book me! beauty_vs_beast(at)ymail.com

The Basics

So, who is this author, and why would anyone want to know anything about her?

I’m currently in my second year at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. I have a sister, two parents, a dog and an ipod I take everywhere. Also, I’m a girl. I think that’s everything…

Still curious?

I’ve wanted to be an author since I can remember, and I’ve been writing since before that. I’ve always had stories to tell and so even though “Beauty and the Beast” is a non-fiction book (read: factual, though opinionated), I’ve obviously tried not to stray too far from the narrative that I know. I usually write fiction, unless you count all the work in class, which I don’t.

As a writer, it’s pretty much required that I read a great deal, so that’s another one of my past-times, although as a university student, I haven’t been doing as much of it as I would like for leisure. When I’m not playing the part of a word nerd, I’m a drama geek. I love many types of performance, from poetry to theatre. I also really enjoy listening to lots of music (indie/alt/rock/pop), watching movies (unless it’s a horror film), playing soccer, blogging, webcomics and hanging out with my friends.

Presentations, Workshops and Talks

I’ve been fortunate enough to get a chance to talk to people about body image, media, feminism and beauty. I’ve done presentations for kids in grade 4 all the way up to retirees. I love getting a chance to get out and meet people, chat, present or workshop. If you’re interested in bringing me into a classroom, school, resource centre, or bookstore for nearly any reason, I would love to get in contact with you.  Email me at beauty_vs_beast(at)ymail.com.

Extras

Plan Canada’s “Because I Am a Girl” campaign put together a documentary and asked me to take part! Check it out!