Katherine Mary Govier (born July 4, 1948) is a Canadian novelist. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, she was educated at the University of Alberta and York University. In 1997, she was awarded the Marian Engel Award for a woman writer in mid-career. In 1994 she was shortlisted for the Trillium Award and in 1991 she won the City of Toronto Book Award. She has been made a Distinguished Alumna of the University of Alberta and is one of York University's "Famous Fifty" graduates. She has been Chair of the Writers' Trust of Canada and President of PEN Canada. Her novel "Creation" was a New York Times Notable Book of 2003.

Govier lives in Toronto, Ontario with her partner Nicholas Rundall. She has two children, Robin and Emily Honderich[1]. She was previously married to John Honderich, former publisher of the Toronto Star.

Contents 1 Bibliography 1.1 Novels 1.2 Short stories 1.3 Anthologies edited 2 External links

[edit] Bibliography

[edit] Novels

• Random Descent - 1979
• Going Through the Motions - 1982
• Between Men - 1987 ISBN 0670814997
• Hearts of Flame - 1991
• Angel Walk - 1996 ISBN 0316319066
• The Truth Teller - 2000
• Creation - 2002
• Three Views of Crystal Water - 2005

[edit] Short stories

• Fables of Brunswick Avenue - 1985
• Before and After - 1989
• The Immaculate Conception Photo Gallery - 1994

[edit] Anthologies edited

• Without a Guide: Contemporary Women's Travel Adventures - 1994
• Solo: Writers on Pilgrimage - 2004

[edit] External links

• Katherine Govier Web Site
• HarperCollins Canada site
• Author Video - Discussing Three Views of Crystal Water

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