Ask the Author: Norm Hamilton
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Norm Hamilton
The idea for
From Thine Own Well
came when the Harper government in Canada signed an agreement with China allowing their corporations to sue over regulations that interfere with profits. Those lawsuits are to be heard by secret tribunal rather than in open court. At the time I wrote the book, it was not ratified, but that was done Sept 12, 2104.
I researched extensively to reveal issues that may arise from that agreement. I studied the dangers of fracking and irresponsible mining. At that time, in Yukon, the Peel Watershed Commission was consulting with stakeholders, environmental experts and First Nations to gather information so the government could make an informed decision on what to do with that pristine area.
In the book, I wrote that the Peel Watershed was opened to development and resource extraction and described the devastating results that could entail, naively believing it would never happen.
I was wrong. In 2014 the Yukon government’s decision to open the area to mines and oil and gas companies is diametrically opposed to the recommendations of the Commission.
My voyage into a dystopian world developed as I met and learnt about the characters in the story and lived their lives vicariously. It is the culmination of my fear, bias, imagining and hopefulness.
I researched extensively to reveal issues that may arise from that agreement. I studied the dangers of fracking and irresponsible mining. At that time, in Yukon, the Peel Watershed Commission was consulting with stakeholders, environmental experts and First Nations to gather information so the government could make an informed decision on what to do with that pristine area.
In the book, I wrote that the Peel Watershed was opened to development and resource extraction and described the devastating results that could entail, naively believing it would never happen.
I was wrong. In 2014 the Yukon government’s decision to open the area to mines and oil and gas companies is diametrically opposed to the recommendations of the Commission.
My voyage into a dystopian world developed as I met and learnt about the characters in the story and lived their lives vicariously. It is the culmination of my fear, bias, imagining and hopefulness.
Norm Hamilton
I am blessed with the opportunity to work with other writers as a copy-editor or by formatting their manuscripts for paperback and eBook self-publication. It's rewarding to help them create their projects.
As far as my own writing, I am currently honing my short story skills by taking instruction from experts in the field and practicing the craft. I’ve created several including a memoir of one incident from my life.
I am searching for people, places and stories to interview and research for a series of non-fiction articles I’d like to propose. Recently I met numerous interesting people with fascinating stories at my book signing.
The urge to begin another novel is there, but I haven’t had the final push to begin … yet.
As far as my own writing, I am currently honing my short story skills by taking instruction from experts in the field and practicing the craft. I’ve created several including a memoir of one incident from my life.
I am searching for people, places and stories to interview and research for a series of non-fiction articles I’d like to propose. Recently I met numerous interesting people with fascinating stories at my book signing.
The urge to begin another novel is there, but I haven’t had the final push to begin … yet.
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