About

The bio is written by me even though it is in the third person – convention prevailed

Elizabeth was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland. She first left school at sixteen, but eventually graduated with an LLB from Edinburgh University. She worked for many years in the social services sector. In the early 90’s she moved with her family to British Columbia, calling the move ‘a bit of an adventure’. Elizabeth says, “people need to appreciate that I cannot stay poe-faced for long – it is both a blessing and a curse.”

The Evolution of Sarah was her first novel and she has completed a second project, which explores deception and tells stories of betrayal. Her current project, Knights, takes the three Musketeers and Fires them into twenty-first century Edinburgh—and one of them has PTSD.

Aside from her writing, Elizabeth is a keen volunteer who helps newcomers to British Columbia with conversational English. She says her investment of time is repaid at least two fold as her mind is enriched by what she learns about other cultures, and by the friends she makes.

In the reductive way of Twitter, she describes herself as: Canada dwelling, Scotland originating, Jazz loving, mother, grandmother and raconteur.

Dipping regularly into my site will give you access to the products (often free) of a working writer with a love of history, human struggle and citizenship.

Writing Community

My chief hang-out is with folks from the New West Writer’s Group, a small crowd that provides an early critique of my work and which offers support and encouragement. Part of my commitment to the group this year is to organize a blue pencil session that will coincide with the festival to mark the Federation of BC Writers’ AGM on April 14, 2018.

My first and best editor is Marlet Ashley, a fellow writer and good friend.

I have also been honoured by a 2016 writing award from the Federation of  Writers Scotland.

 

What’s going on?

I am currently working on my second novel — working title — Knights and just beginning the second draft after a round of feedback.

The synopsis – After David witnesses the murder of his father he takes stock of his life wonders, “Is this all there is?” 

Knights blasts the concept of chivalry into twenty-first century Edinburgh. David and his companions embark on a smart, funny and often poignant caper. In bringing a charming but sinister character to justice, they resurrect a sense of purpose and civility in their own lives. And the issue of a young man’s rite of passage into full adulthood haunts the story.

The reader is introduced to a list of captivating characters as a foundation for future romps.