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Ava Homa
2012 Writer In-Residence 
Ava Homa, like many of us, is enchanted with the Highlands and says she is excited to have the opportunity to spend more time here as the new 2012 Writer In-Residence.
Ava is a Kurdish-Canadian writer-in-exile, with Masters degrees in English and Creative Writing from Windsor University, and another in English Language and Literature from Iran.
Ava is a columnist for Kurdistan Tribune, and she writes for other journals like Rabble, The Toronto Quarterly,Windsor Review and Offside. In Toronto, Ava teaches Creative Writing and English at George Brown College. She will be available for consultation on writing, will be holding workshops, and attending local literary events.
Writer In-Residence Program
The residency contributes to the creation of an active writing community with the intent of adding to the cultural experience of residents, seasonal residents, and visitors. The Writer stimulates the writing culture already alive through creative new ideas and providing encouragement for the writing process. This type of initiative, under the guidance of the Writer in Residence, will provide an opportunity for writers to hone their craft and in turn help to preserve our cultural identity.
The Writer In-Residence program has been made possible through funding from the Haliburton Highlands Writers' and Editors' Network. It is supported by the Haliburton County Public Library.
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