Author
MEG TILLY is the author of two adult novels, Singing Songs (A Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, 1994) and Gemma. Her first YA novel, Porcupine was released by Tundra in Sept 2007, and was shortlisted for a BC Book Prize, The Canadian Libraries Association Best Children's Book 2008 and Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Award 2008
It also was an Ontario Library Top Ten Best Bets 2008.
First Time, a reluctant reader, will be released by Orca in Nov 2008.
Tilly is also known for her work in her former career as a film actress. Some of her better known films include, The Big Chill and Agnes of God, for which she won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar. At present she is working on an untitled adult novel. She lives in Vancouver, B.C with her family.
Workshops & Panels:
Time: Saturday 3:30pm
How much of a writer’s life should show up in the pages of their stories? Meg Tilly, the author of Porcupine, First Time, Gemma and Singing Songs, discusses ways to let your life influence your work. Explore the idea of using your own story as a starting place for fiction. Come prepared to write!
Time: Friday 1:30pm
Author and editor Lois Peterson moderates this panel of award winning children’s writers, including Richard Scrimger and Meg Tilly.
Time: Sunday 11:00am
Author CC Humphreys moderates – and participates -- with fellow authors Meg Tilly, Richelle Mead, and Eileen Cook, all of whom have written for other age groups. Join the lively discussion as they talk about the tribulations and triumphs of choosing to write for teens.
