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Emily Gillespie

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Emily Gillespie (also known as Ava) (she/her) is a mad and autistic author, disability activist, and professional daydreamer. Gillespie has a BA in Gender Equality and Social Justice an MA in Critical Disability Studies and a certificate in Creative Writing. They have volunteered and worked in the disability community as an activist, researcher, and facilitator for over ten years. Her writing explores themes of memory, identity and mental health journeys. They enjoy working in community spaces and examining individual and collective experiences. Dancing with Ghosts (Leaping Lion Books, 2017) is her first novel. Their poetry and short-stories can be found in several journals and anthologies. She is currently drafting her second grant funded ...more

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Emily Gillespie I don't have an answer for this question. I like strong independent, raw, daring female characters. They are always the ones I fall for in texts. I al…moreI don't have an answer for this question. I like strong independent, raw, daring female characters. They are always the ones I fall for in texts. I also like books that de-centralize romantic relationships as being of utmost importance, perhaps showcasing platonic friendships as well. (less)
Emily Gillespie I have yet to experience writer's block. I find my mind continually has ideas. Rather, I struggle with deciding what to write first when I am construc…moreI have yet to experience writer's block. I find my mind continually has ideas. Rather, I struggle with deciding what to write first when I am constructing a work. For example, should this scene happen now, or is more build up needed first. Am I the only one that finds certain details exciting or will the reader enjoy them as well?
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Book Launch!

I am counting the days until my Toronto ON book launch party and you are invited. Come meet me and my friends, have a drink, hear me read and get me to sign your book!

Marck 9th 5-9
Dora Keogh Irish Pub
141 Danforth Ave, Toronto, On

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Rosaline (Rosaline's Rolls & Scrolls) Hi Emily, thanks for the friend invite! Glad to be your friend here on Goodreads. :D


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