About the Author

Ann Edall-Robson

ANN EDALL-ROBSON
In a province of fast-moving industry, the old ways are being paved over in the name of prosperity. What we've seen happen to cultures around the world is at our door. Ann Edall-Robson is vocal in her unwavering commitment to sharing the traditions, heritage, and stories of the country life she hails from.
Through photographs, verse, insightful musings, anecdotes, and stories, a smorgasbord of emotional highs and lows are penned, immortalizing traditions and heritage. Sometimes comic but always a loving expression of her belief in the country way of life that she was born into and raised by.
A finalist for the 2016 Mayor's Night of the Arts - Emerging Artist Award; Ann was also shortlisted for the Literary Lightbox 2016 Indie Spotlight. Not only has her writing been recognized, her photography has garnered awards and enhanced book covers.
An avid quilter and photographer, she is the author of several books, and is a contributor in several published anthologies. 2017 debuted My Canadian Backyard Series and a fiction novel, The Quiet Spirits.
Ann Edall-Robson and her husband reside near the foothills of Alberta where nature and the traditions of the West immerse her in the way of life that influence and inspire her work.

Ann Edall-Robson's Published Books

The Quiet Spirits
Brandi Westeron is a freelance writer in love with the fading lifestyle of the western homestead. After publishing a high-profile article in Homestead Life Quarterly, Brandi starts experiencing unusual dreams and is faced with a choice: pursue her goals for her next feature piece, or follow her instincts in search of answers about her dreams? With the help of some trusted friends, Brandi sets out to do both, soon to discover that some things in life are not what they seem.

Moon Rising: An Eclectic Collection of Works
Through photographs, verse, insightful musings, anecdotes, and short stories, Edall-Robson’s Moon Rising, takes a luxuriant ramble over a broad range of human emotions, evoking lightning bolts of empathy and recognition. Moon Rising offers a smorgasbord of emotional highs and lows, a sometimes comic but always loving expression of her belief in the country way of life that she was born into and raised by.

Birds in my Canadian Backyard
Birds in my Canadian Backyard is a general information field guide to identify birds found in the backyards, mountains, ponds, prairies, and waterways across Canada. The pages are filled with coloured photographs by Ann Edall-Robson and useful identifying information. Note from the author: The birds found on the pages of this book are not only found in Canada, but in other parts of the world as well.

From Our Home To Yours: Cookies
Our family’s western heritage is found throughout the cookie recipes in From Our Home To Yours: Cookies. A selection of tried and true cookies recipes passed from generation to generation make tasty snacks and wonderful gifts.

From Our Home to Yours: Cakes & Squares
Our western heritage and country home is kept alive through the selection of tried and true cakes and squares recipes that have been passed down through the generations. Homemade goodness From Our Home To Yours: Cakes & Squares.

Other Books that Include Ann Edall-Robson's Writing

The Congress of the Rough Writers - Flash Fiction Anthology Vol. 1
Thirty writers began with 99 words and forged literary feats.Vol. 1 explores the literary art of flash fiction, beginning with the earliest compilations at Carrot Ranch and later pieces based on a new flash fiction prompt. This is not your typical anthology. It continues with longer stories extended from the original 99-word format and essays on how flash fiction supports memoir writing. Based on the experiences at Carrot Ranch, the concluding section of Vol. 1 offers tips to other groups interested in using the flash fiction format to build a literary community.

Voice and Vision 2016
A production of Canadian visual artists and wordsmiths. An interpretation of work between artistic partners. Culminated in a Limited Edition, professionally published book.

Voice and Vision 2017
A collaboration of Canadian visual artists and wordsmiths. An interpretation of work between artistic partners. Culminated in a Limited Edition, professionally published book.

Voice and Vision 2018
An interpretation of work between fourteen artistic partners resulting in a Limited Edition, professionally published book.

Guest Posts

Tidbits With Tandy Newsletter
September 2017 - Featured Author (Birds in my Canadian Backyard)
August 2016 - Featured Author (Quiet)
August 2015 - Featured Author (Inspired)

Carrot Ranch Communications
Raw Literature Essay Guest Author Raw From the Soul

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