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Emily Isaacson

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Windsor, Canada
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Poetry, Spirituality, Fiction

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This author also writes under: W.E. Isaacson

Emily Isaacson’s poetry is classic Canadiana literature. After 35 years of crafting poetry, her lyrical voice and practiced ear produce a carefree and lilting result: the sea, the journey, the ship all come to life in this postmodern poetry with romance and spiritual transcendence as destination.

The Wild Lily Institute was founded for research and education in literature, the arts, and medicine. Located in the Fraser Vallley of British Columbia, we feature the writing and analog photography of Emily Isaacson, her work and legacy. A regular visitor of Westminster Abbey here in the valley, her writing reflects the solitude and mythology of the Canadian wilderness, the sea, the stars and the First N ...more

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Emily Isaacson The best thing about being a writer is your job is something you love, that pot of coffee that sets your day to just write, and seeing your book in pr…moreThe best thing about being a writer is your job is something you love, that pot of coffee that sets your day to just write, and seeing your book in print for the first time. You have such a feeling of amazement that your scribbles actually come to life! Working as a team with others who believe in your project makes it all worth it.(less)
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Emily Isaacson I am currently working on a new book called The White Nightgown. I am thrilled to be staring a cottagecore poetry series with this book as the jumping…moreI am currently working on a new book called The White Nightgown. I am thrilled to be staring a cottagecore poetry series with this book as the jumping off point. I write every day in my favourite green embroidered April Cornell white nightgown for vintage effect to this painterly and heritage book. I think you'll want to get a copy of this beautiful antique book when it comes out.(less)
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The Intercessions: From the...
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Love in the Time of Plague
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The Sunken Garden: a postmo...
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Hours From A Convent
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Snowflake Princess
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House of Rain
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The Fleur-de-lis - Volume II
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Victoriana
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