Sarah Mian
| Sarah Mian | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | novelist, short story writer, poet |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Period | 2010s-present |
| Notable works | When the Saints |
Sarah Mian is a Canadian writer.[1] Her debut novel When the Saints, published in 2015, won two Atlantic Book Awards[2] and was a top three finalist for the 2016 Stephen Leacock Award.[3]
She has also published short stories, poetry and non-fiction work in literary and general interest magazines, and was a contributor to the CBC Radio One program Definitely Not the Opera.[4]
Originally from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, she is currently a resident of the rural community of Queensland in the Halifax Regional Municipality.[4] As of 2015, she was engaged to musician Shawn Bent of the band Air Traffic Control.[4]
References
- ↑ "When the Saints by Sarah Mian: Review". Toronto Star, January 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Sarah Mian, Sharon E. McKay among 2016 Atlantic Book Award winners". Quill & Quire, April 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Two-time Leacock Medal winner Terry Fallis shortlisted for 2016 prize". CTV News, May 6, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Praise already rolling in for Sarah Mian’s debut novel When the Saints". Halifax Chronicle-Herald, March 1, 2015.
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