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K.J. Aiello is a mentally ill, award-winning writer based in Toronto, ON. Their work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Life, Chatelaine, The Walrus, and This Magazine. They are still waiting for their very own dragon. Sadly, this has not happened, so their cats will have to suffice.

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The Monster and the Mirror: Mental Illness, Magic, and the Stories We Tell

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This novel was simply beautiful. A story about a father and daughter, the rift between them, and how grief can bridge the expanse between them. It's an incredibly healing novel. ...more
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