2007 Speakers List > Detail about Presenter

2007 Presenters (Authors, Agents, Editors & Producers)

Meg Tilly, Author

MEG TILLY is the author of two adult novels, Singing Songs and Gemma. Her first YA novel, Porcupine is to be released by Tundra in Sept 2007. 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 her second YA (Untitled). She lives in Vancouver, B.C with her family.

Website: www.officialmegtilly.com

Workshop(s)

Autobiography as Jumping Off Point for Fiction (workshop) How much of a writer’s life should show up in the pages of their stories? Can life experiences be used to kick start fiction? Learn how to let your life influence your work.
Taboo - The Challenge of Writing for Teens (workshop) A panel of best-selling writers talk about the biggest challenges they face when writing for contemporary children and young adults. Sex, drugs and Rock & Roll are only the beginning!