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Betty Jane Hegerat

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Betty Jane Hegerat is the author of two novels, a collection of short stories, and her most recent book, The Boy (Oolichan 2011) which is a fusion of fiction, non-fiction, memoir and metafiction. She lives in Calgary, and teaches creative writing as well mentoring in various ways. Delivery (Oolichan, 2009) was a finalist for the George Bugnet fiction prize in the Alberta Book Awards. Juror's comment: "Domestic dysfunction never had it so good. This novel lactates with life."
The Boy was a finalist for the City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell prize, shortlisted for the Alberta Book Awards non-fiction prize, and a finalist in the High Plains, Billings, Montana awards.
Betty Jane Hegerat was the 2015 recipient of the Writers Guild of Alberta Golden Pen ...more

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When The Book Leaves Home

Every book launch has been a special time with friends and family and writers and readers. My memory has taken me back to other launches and the file where photos are stored. In particular I look at the faces and honestly, I don’t think we looked any older in 2016 than we did in 2006. This time, I’m coming to you with a face that I tell myself is wrinkled with wisdom, memories of people who were

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	The Boy 3.88 avg rating — 125 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	A Family by Any Other Name: Exploring Queer Relationships by Bruce Gillespie (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Paul Aguirre-Livingston (Contributor), Danny Glenwright (Contributor) 3.91 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Delivery 3.87 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2009 — 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
	A Crack In The Wall 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2008	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
	Running Toward Home 4.50 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2006	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
	Odd One Out 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings	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
	Elephants in the Room 4.57 avg rating — 7 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
	The Boy by Betty Jane Hegerat (2011-03-01) 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	Running Toward Home it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2006	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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