Brenda Chapman (writer)
| Brenda Chapman | |
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| Born |
1955 (age 60–61) Canada |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Crime and mystery fiction for children and adults |
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Brenda Chapman (born 1955) is a Canadian writer of mystery novels. Her Jennifer Bannon mysteries are for ages ten and up. She has also published several short stories and a murder mystery for adults.
Bio
Chapman grew up in Terrace Bay, Ontario, a small town on the North Shore of Lake Superior. She graduated from Lakehead University, majoring in English literature, and earned a Bachelor of Education degree from Queen’s University. After teaching special education for fifteen years, she became a senior communications advisor in the federal government. Chapman served two terms as President of Capital Crime Writers. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario.
Published works
Novels
- Running Scared. Napoleon Publishing, 2004. YA
- Hiding in Hawk's Creek. Napoleon Publishing 2006 YA
- Where Trouble Leads. Napoleon Publishing 2007 YA
- Trail of Secrets. Napoleon Publishing 2009 YA
- In Winter's Grip. Rendezvous Crime Press 2010 Adult
- Cold Mourning. Dundurn Press 2014 Adult
- Tumbled Graves. Dundurn Press 2016 Adult
Short stories and articles
- True North. Canadian Living, August 2001
- Thicker Than Water. StoryTeller Magazine,(Spring 2008) and Papercuts (Spring 2008)
- My Sister Caroline. When Boomers Go Bad, (Rendezvous Crime 2005)
Awards
- 2008 Audrey Jessup Award for Best Short Story for Evening The Score
- Hiding in Hawk's Creek selected by the Canadian Book Centre as an Our Choice novel for 2006.
Hiding in Hawk's Creek was also a finalist for the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award.
References
- Brenda Chapman on CBC Canada All in a Day Literary Salon
- Bio of author Brenda Chapman from Napoleon Publishing
- "Brenda Chapman". CANSCAIP Members. Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers (canscaip.org). Archived 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- Canadian Teacher Magazine Review of Running Scared
- The Canadian Children's Book Centre - Directory of Authors
- The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian books recommended for young readers; listing for Brenda Chapman.
- Ottawa Public Library Foundation: Brenda Chapman Profile
- Ottawa Focus, Online Guide to the Capital: Ottawa Authors
External links
- Official website
- Profile of Chapmanat Capital Crime Writers
- Profile of Chapman at Crime Writers of Canada
- Profile of Chapmanat Canadian Author Association
- Excerpt from profile of Chapman, CM 11.13 (March 4, 2005)
- Brenda Chapman at Library of Congress Authorities, with 4 catalogue records