Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library is pleased to host author Norene Smiley.

The Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library is pleased to welcome Norene Smiley as the 2008-09 Writer in Residence. Norene brings to the residency a wealth of experience in creative writing, publishing and literacy initiatives.

Smiley is the fifth PARL Writer in Residence and will begin her tenure on Monday, October 6th, 2008. Between October and March 2009 she will deliver creative writing workshops for adults and children, and provide one-on-one mentorship with aspiring local writers, including members of the Pictou County Writers’ Group and the Antigonish Library Writing Group. During this time Smiley will also be given time to focus on her current writing projects.

About the Author
Norene Smiley is a writer, artist, and filmmaker. She has worked as an editor, bookseller, teacher and event organize. In addition, she is involved with many arts and writing organizations, such as Read by the Sea. She is the author of the children’s book, "The Stripy Cat".

Appointments for personal consultations can be made by emailing the author directly at nsmiley@pelicaneng.com. Please include PARL WIR in subject heading.

For more information regarding this program, please contact our headquarters office at 755-6031 and ask for our programming staff.

This Writer in Residence program has been made possible in part by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.