Alison Dyer
Email: squidink@nl.rogers.com
Alison Dyer was born in the New Forest, England, grew up in Quebec and, for many years, has called Newfoundland home. She holds an M.Sc in physical geography from Memorial University and has a professional background in both the natural sciences and cultural industries. Alison works as a professional freelance writer, contributing to over 30 magazines and newspapers in North America on topics ranging from environmental issues and sustainable living to business and travel. She also works as a freelance radio broadcaster, researcher and photographer. In addition to journalism, Alison writes fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry. Currently, Alison is at work on an oral history research project, an exploration of soundscapes and several short stories. Alison has two young children and lives in St John's. When not writing, she can be found kayaking the wild coast of Newfoundland. Selected publication creditsCanadian Geographic, Quill & Quire (NL correspondent), The Beaver, Nature Canada, Today's Parent, Kanawa, 50Plus Magazine, Adventure Kayak Magazine, Small Farm Canada, SOHO Business Report, The Downhomer, Canadian Gardening (forthcoming), Newfoundland Quarterly, Saltscapes, Progress Magazine, The Atlantic Co-operator, Luminus, Rural Delivery, Farm Focus, The Telegram (St John's), The Sunday Independent (St John's), The Halifax Chronicle Herald, National Fisherman (US - NL correspondent), Working Waterfront (US), Atlantic Coastal Kayaker (US) and CBC Radio One.Selected publication credits - creative writingShort storiesThe Nashwaak Review, summer 2006, "Products of Erosion"Grimm Magazine, summer 2006, "Last Call" PoetryNewfoundland Quarterly, "Battle Harbour Triptych", "Erosion: A Sonata in C Major"Awards2006 fellowship recipient, Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting, Rhode Island2005 Newfoundland and Labrador Arts & Letters Awards Winner, creative non-fiction, "Products of Erosion" 2003 Newfoundland and Labrador Arts & Letters Awards Winner, short fiction, "Small Faults" Professional associationsProfessional Writers Association of CanadaCanadian Science Writers Association Society of Environmental Journalists Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland & Labrador, President 2005-06 Editor of newsletter, WORD 2003- |