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| '''Wes Funk''' is a Canadian writer. Based in ], ],<ref>. ''Saskatchewan Lifestyles'', June 10, 2011.</ref> he has published two novels and a ] of poetry and short stories to date, with a third novel scheduled for publication in 2012. He also hosts a weekly television series, ''Lit Happens'', on ]'s services in Saskatchewan.<ref name=outvisions>"Funk's Fiction". ''OutVisions'', Winter 2011.</ref> | |||
| '''Wes Funk''' is a Canadian writer, based in ], ]. | |||
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| When Wes Funk's sort-of memoir ''Dead Rock Stars'' hit the shelves in 2008, it quickly became a hit across western Canada, including being a pick-of-the-month for several book clubs and the subject on numerous Canadian television and radio talk shows. It was short-listed in The Readers' Choice Award Category of the Sask Book Awards and received an Honourable Mention in Writers' Digests' International Self-Published Book Competition. It has also been incorporated into both high school and university curricula. | |||
| In recent years, Wes has taken his writing from a closeted hobby to a passionate sideline. His goal is to use his talent to educate people on diversity, while making readers laugh at the same time. A long-time fascination for rock music, comic books and pop culture is also a theme that runs through his work. | |||
| Wes keeps busy promoting two more novels, ''Baggage'' and ''Cherry Blossoms'', plus his published memoir, ''Wes Side Story''. Funk's fierce love of writing has encouraged him to become heavily involved in Canada's creative community, and he is an active member of both the Saskatchewan Writers Guild and the Saskatoon Writers Coop. He is always happy to visit book clubs, libraries, bookstores, classrooms, and other reading venues. Wes' extensive knowledge of self-publishing has now also led him to become a presenter of many indie-publishing and/or marketing workshops. He is the host of Shaw TV's weekly literary talk-show, ''Lit Happens''! | |||
| For three-years-running, Funk has been labelled Saskatoon's Second-Most-Favourite-Writer in ''Planet S'' Magazine's Annual Best of Saskatoon Survey. | |||
| Wes has addressed a number of classrooms on the subjects of creative writing and diversity. He donates countless books to many causes he believes in, including LGBT fundraisers, AIDS awareness, animal rescue programs, and literacy organizations. | |||
| Wes lives with his partner and pets on Saskatoon's trendy Broadway Avenue. ''Dead Rock Stars'' is enjoying new life in both audiobook and illustrated versions. His popular short story ''Rescuing Lancelot'' was recently published in the acclaimed LGBT literary magazine, ''Jonathan'' and his new novel, ''Frostbite'' will be published in 2016. | |||
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Wes Funk is a Canadian writer. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, he has published two novels and a chapbook of poetry and short stories to date, with a third novel scheduled for publication in 2012. He also hosts a weekly television series, Lit Happens, on Shaw TV's services in Saskatchewan.
Funk, who is gay, was raised in a Mennonite household in rural Saskatchewan.
Works
- Humble Beginnings
- Dead Rock Stars (2008)
- Baggage (2010)
- Cherry Blossoms (2012)
- Wes Side Story (2014)
References
- "Author champions self-published books". Saskatchewan Lifestyles, June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Funk's Fiction". OutVisions, Winter 2011.
External links
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