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Teaching Award
I'm thrilled to announce that I have won a university Teaching Award for excellence in teaching and learning. Humbled and grateful for this honour. The process confirmed my belief in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and accessible learning environment for all students.
About Marie Belrose
Mild-mannered lit prof by day, steamy romance writer by night
Having been a literature professor for more than twenty years I believe in the power of stories - to make connections, to learn about the world around you (and imaginative worlds created by others), and to help us be better people. Specializing in women's fiction and early literature, I have read and analyzed hundreds of stories, bringing them to younger generations so they can learn from other people's perspectives.
I have started writing romance as a way to reach a wider audience than my academic work does. And I write for women (and men) who want to feel and learn and grow.
I have always loved Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy. My favourite authors are Faith Hunter, Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, and more recently Richelle Mead. I like sassy heroines who are independent but find a strong hero who can keep up with them and treasure them for their uniqueness--including their many flaws! I also love medieval fantasy that includes strong heroines and heroes.
I invite you to explore my site, learn about my passions, and explore what excites and interests you as well.
Where do I come from?
The world looked very different to me when I started my teaching job at the turn of the millenium. Support for the arts was strong and social media had not blossomed. Today there are important calls for equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the arts which strengthen our society. In addition, the greater variety of voices and stories being told through social media and indie publishing platforms is incredible.
As a teacher I look for ways to support and listen respectfully to many voices and other ways of knowing. As a creative writer I will endeavour to do this as well, acknowledging the diversity of our society and supporting #OwnVoices authors.
