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Bianca Lakoseljac

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Historical Fiction, Mystery, Poetry

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BIO: Bianca Lakoseljac is a published author of four trade books: two novels, a collection of stories, and a book of poetry. She holds an MA in English from York University, and is the recipient of the Matthew Ahern Memorial Award in Literature. Over a ten year period, she taught communication at Ryerson University and Humber College.

Bianca has judged national literary contests such as the National Capital Writing Contest, the Canadian Aid Literary Award Contest, the Dr. Drummond Poetry Contest, and has served on panels for the Writers Union of Canada and the League of Canadian Poets (novels, short stories, poetry). She sat on the Writers Union of Canada's National Council, is past president of the Canadian Authors Association, Toronto, an ...more

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Bianca Lakoseljac There are so many. In a way, each of my novels carries a seed of some mystery that needs to be resolved. By writing a novel and creating characters, I…moreThere are so many. In a way, each of my novels carries a seed of some mystery that needs to be resolved. By writing a novel and creating characters, I let my characters live their own lives and solve their own problems--I let them lead me to the resolution. The path and the ending often amazes me and I wonder where does it come from--the collective subconscious, past lives, something I might have glimpsed at or heard about or read about, or dreamed up. My dreams are a fertile ground--a wealthy source of images and scenes and possibilities. When I begin a novel, I have an idea, a calling, a drive to delve into an issue, an emotion, or an event. But that's all. The journey is led by my characters. I follow them and observe and allow them to live and feel and experience. If I were to identify a single mystery, it would most likely not become a novel. But if you read my novels, you will discover the mystery that drove each one. What does the story say to you? How does it make you feel? What thoughts, images, experiences, wishes, emotions, memories, does it evoke? Writing is about the readers. The most important part of writing is the reader. I would love to know your experience of one of my novels or stories. Thanks for writing. I'll be glad to reply:) Happy reading:)(less)

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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

Bianca Lakoseljac My favourite fictional couple is Emma and Charles Bovary in Gustave Flaubert's novel, Madame Bovary.
The characters embody the complexities of life as…moreMy favourite fictional couple is Emma and Charles Bovary in Gustave Flaubert's novel, Madame Bovary.
The characters embody the complexities of life as we know it, in all its strengths and frailties--in all its beauty and sorrow--and therefore remain timeless. (less)

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Average rating: 3.76 · 55 ratings · 19 reviews · 8 distinct works

	Summer of The Dancing Bear (93) (Essential Prose Series) 3.62 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stone Woman (114) (Essential Prose Series) 3.89 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bridge in the Rain (87) (Prose series) 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Giveaway for Stone Woman--a novel--ends in 2.5hours. 10 copies, first edition, signed by aouthors will be given away. See interview with the auhtor on Open Book Toronto:

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