Katrina Best
| Katrina Best | |
|---|---|
| Born | Katrina Barton |
| Occupation | Short story writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | British and Canadian |
| Notable works | Bird Eat Bird (2010) |
| Notable awards |
Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2011 Bird Eat Bird |
| Spouse | Alan Best |
| Children | 2 |
Katrina Best is a British-born short story writer who lives in Canada.[1]
Early life
Katrina was born and raised in the UK but immigrated to Canada as an adult. She is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Canada.[2]
Writing career
Best published her short story collection Bird Eat Bird in 2010. The work won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize.[3][4]
Personal life
After many years in Canada (Vancouver and Montreal), Best currently lives in the UK. She is married to Alan Best. The couple have two children together.
Works
- Bird Eat Bird. Insomniac Press. 2010. ISBN 978-1-897178-94-2.
References
- ↑ "Authors: Katrina Best". Insomniac Press. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- ↑ Andrusyshyn, Larissa (2011-06-23). "THE SLS INTERVIEWS: KATRINA BEST". Maisonneuve. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
- ↑ Medley, Mark (2011-03-04). "Emma Donoghue and Katrina Best win Commonwealth Writers' Prizes". National Post. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- ↑ "Emma Donoghue and Katrina Best win Commonwealth Writers' Prizes". Canada Arts Connect. 2011-03-06. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
External links
- Reviews
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/books/article1653071.ece
- http://www.brokenpencil.com/view.php?id=5475
- http://www.bellasbookshelves.com/?p=5345
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