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Nancy lives near Balzac, Alberta with her husband and various critters. She is a member of the Writers Guild of Alberta. Nancy has presented at the Surrey International Writers Conference, at the Writers Guild of Alberta Conference, When Words Collide and Word on the Lake. She has publishing credits in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Recently her work has been included in Tamaracks Canadian Poetry for the 21st Century and Vistas of the West Anthology of Poetry. Her poetry is also being included by the University of Holguin Cuba in their Canada Cuba Literary Alliance (CCLA) program. The self published Touchstone was reviewed in A Shower of Warm Light by Prof. Miguel Angel Olive Iglesius. Her poem Birds has been nominated for the PushCart Awards.
List of Publishing Credits:
Novels All below published by BWL Publishing Inc
Historical Romance
His Brother’s Bride
Landmark Roses ~ writing as Marie Rafter
On a Stormy Primeval Shore co-author with Diane Scott Lewis
YA
Laurel’s Quest Book 1 The Cornwall Adventures
A Step Beyond Book 2 The Cornwall Adventures
Go Gently Book 3 The Cornwall Adventures
Wild Horse Rescue Book 1 The Alberta Adventures
Dead Dogs Talk Book 2 The Alberta Adventures
Chance's Way Book 3 The Alberta Adventures
Romance
Storm’s Refuge A Longview Romance
Come Hell or High Water A Longview Romance
A Longview Wedding A Longview Romance
Kayla's Cowboy A Longview Romance
A Longview Christmas ~ seasonal novella
The Selkie’s Song Book 1 Arabella’s Secret
Arabella Dreams Book 2 Arabella’s Secret
Henrietta’s Heart with Pat Dale
The Last Cowboy with Pat Dale
She’s Driving Me Crazy with Pat Dale
Humorous Romance
The Teddy Dialogues
Historical Horror
No Absolution writing as N.M. Bell
Short Stories
Snow Moon- chapbook included in Chinook Blast Chapbook Collection 2021
The Secret of the Cat’s Purr 2020
Sunrise Surprise Scarlett Whispers Anthology
Patches the Pony goes to the Fair R.E.A.D Canadian Magazine for Kids
Fairies in the Garden R.E.A.D. Canadian Magazine for Kids
Heart of the Hawk Winner of Silver Medal Alberta 55+ Summer Games 2013
The Voyage of Mulduin’s Boat Winner of Society of Celtic Shamans Bardic Conpetition 2009
Non-Fiction
Ants R.E.A.D Canadian Magazine for Kids
Snakes in Canada R.E.A.D. Canadian Magazine for Kids
No Hoof No Horse Horse Sport magazine 2009
Numerous Articles for Earthsongs ezine
Twelve Journeys of Initiation writing as Aine of the Horses
Poetry
Tamaracks Canadian Poetry for the 21st Century edited by James Deahl Lummox Press 2018
Visions of the West: Poems and Visuals of Nature
edited by Lorene Shyba Durville &Uproute Books 2019
Included by the University of Holguin Cuba in their Canada Cuba Literary Alliance (CCLA) program.
Through This Door Book of Poetry Self Published
Touchstone Collection of Poetry Self Published
Numerous other Poetry Credits as well
Presentations
Mother Teresa Halkirk Catholic School- 2011 writing contest facilitated with another Alberta author.
Presenter Surrey International Writers Conference 2012 and 2013 Evaluating Practice Pitches and taking pitches.
Presenter Surrey International Writers Conference 2013 Using Horses and animals in your stories
Presenter Writers Guild of Alberta Conference 2014 Evaluating Pitches for beginner authors
Presenter When Words Collide 2016- panels on Historical Fiction, YA Slush, Research, Blue Pencil Sessions with aspiring authors
Presenter When Words Collide 2017- How to Work With an Editor, Panels on Historical Fiction, Blue Pencil Sessions, Romance Slush
Presenter When Words Collide 2018 Interactive Poetry, Panel of Historical Fiction, YA Slush Panel, Author Voice and How to Find It, Blue Pencil Sessions
Poetry at Stephan’s House- Stephan Stephansson Historical House 2015, 2016, 2017 Read selections of my poetry and selections of Stephan’s poetry to an audience of aprox 50 people.
Shelf Life Books- Calgary AB summer 2016 Reading from Laurel’s Quest
Airdrie Public Library 2016 Reading from Come Hell or High Water
Morinville Community Library 2017 participated in 50 Hour Readathon reading from my books
Didsbury Municipal Library 2017 ArtWrite a collaboration between artists and authors as part of Arts Festival in September 2017.
Airdrie Public Library Spring 2018 Author Night reading from His Brother’s Bride
Mountain View Arts Event September 2017 Panel discussion on writing historical fiction and a reading from my latest work.
Northern Lights Library System Author Tour October 2nd – 17th 20 libraries involved
Airdrie Public Library Spring 2018 Author Night reading from His Brother’s Bride
Airdrie Public Library workshops 2016-20
September 2016- How to work with an Editor
December 2016- Draw your Reader in- POV and creating a ‘hook’
March 2017 Research- How much is too much?
July 2017 The Importance of Accuracy
September 20, 2017 Outling Plotting Pantsers vs Planners
December 4, 2017 Traditional vs Self Publishing
March 23, 2018 World Building
June 13, 2018 Think Outside the Manuscript
September 12, 2018 The Hero’s Journey
March 15, 2019 Writers Block
June 5 2019 World Building
December 2019 Traditional vs Self Publishing
Jan 2020 Creating the Backdrop for your story
March 2020 Character Creation
June 2020 (online via Zoom) Short Stories
September 2020 Online Reading with Writers Guild of Alberta Dead Dogs Talk
December 2018- A Taste of Local Authors reading at Owl’s Nest Books Calgary hosted by Randy McCharles
2018 Art Write Project- Didsbury Public Library
Fall/Winter 2018-2020 Story Coach at Alexandria Writers Center Society
March 17, 2019 Host of Writers’ Circle Alexandria Writers Centre Society
May 2019 Presenter Word on the Lake Sicamous BC
May 2019 Judge Word on the Lake Poetry Contest
August 2019 Presenter When Words Collide Calgary AB
August 2020 Presenter When Words Collide Calgary AB
August 2021 Presenter When Words Collide Calgary AB
August 2022 Presenter When Words Collide Calgary AB
Webpage http://www.nancymbell.ca
Facebook at http://facebook.com/NancyMBell
Follow on twitter: @emilypikkasso
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