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| '''Wes Funk''' is a Canadian writer. Based in ], ],<ref>. ''Saskatchewan Lifestyles'', June 10, 2011.</ref> |
'''Wes Funk''' is a Canadian writer. Based in ], ],<ref>. ''Saskatchewan Lifestyles'', June 10, 2011.</ref> | ||
| Wes’ semi-autobiographical novel Dead Rock Stars was shortlisted in the Readers’ Choice category of the Saskatchewan Book Awards and received an Honourable Mention in Writers’ Digest’s International Self-Published Book Competition. Currently in its fifth printing, the book has now sold close to 2000 copies and has been incorporated into both university and high school curricula. Dead Rock Stars is also experiencing great success in both eBook and audio-book form (through Aurora Audio Books). Well-known charcoal-artist Kevin Hastings is also working on illustrated version of the novel. | |||
| Funk, who is ],<ref name=outvisions /> was raised in a ] household in rural Saskatchewan.<ref name=outvisions /> | |||
| Wes’ second book Baggage, a tale of Saskatoon misfits, has also become a Saskatchewan Bestseller and a pick-of-the-month for several book clubs across Canada. His third novel Cherry Blossoms won the Steamiest Read category in the National CBC Bookie Awards. | |||
| A love of the prairies, a strong belief in diversity, and a passion for rock ’n’ roll, are all strong themes in Wes’ work. Currently, he is the host of the Saskatoon Shaw TV Program Lit Happens—a weekly showcase of Western Canada’s writing world. | |||
| Aside from being an author, Wes has been employed as a line cook, a waiter, a caregiver, a janitor and a recreation therapy worker. He is an active member of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild and the Saskatoon Writers Coop. At various times, he writes articles for both Freelance and Perceptions magazines. A believer in the reaching out to his readers, Wes participates in a multitude of book signings and reading events in bookstores, libraries, schools and other reading venues across Canada. He also presents several publishing and marketing workshops annually. | |||
| In recent years, Wes has donated countless copies of his books to literacy programs, learning centres, and anti-bullying campaigns everywhere. He is also an enormous supporter of animal rights and AIDS awareness. Wes frequently works closely with other contemporary Saskatchewan authors such as Jacqueline Moore, Marion Mutala, Carey Rigby-Wilcox, Todd Devonshire, Jefferson Smith, Gary Chappell, Xander Richards and Craig Silliphant. A fortunate recipient of the Saskatoon Public Library’s Writer-in-Residence program, Wes has been mentored by many iconic Canadian novelists, including Yann Martel, Alice Kuipers, J. Jill Robinson, Jeanette Lynes and David Poulsen. | |||
| For two years running, Wes has been grateful to be voted one of Saskatoon’s Most Favourite Authors in Planet S magazine’s Annual Best-of-Saskatoon survey! He appreciates life with his partner and pets in their home on Saskatoon’s trendy Broadway Avenue. Wes’ long-awaited autobiography Wes Side Story was released in 2014. He still dreams of one day becoming a rock star. | |||
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Revision as of 20:47, 20 October 2014
Wes Funk is a Canadian writer. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Wes’ semi-autobiographical novel Dead Rock Stars was shortlisted in the Readers’ Choice category of the Saskatchewan Book Awards and received an Honourable Mention in Writers’ Digest’s International Self-Published Book Competition. Currently in its fifth printing, the book has now sold close to 2000 copies and has been incorporated into both university and high school curricula. Dead Rock Stars is also experiencing great success in both eBook and audio-book form (through Aurora Audio Books). Well-known charcoal-artist Kevin Hastings is also working on illustrated version of the novel.
Wes’ second book Baggage, a tale of Saskatoon misfits, has also become a Saskatchewan Bestseller and a pick-of-the-month for several book clubs across Canada. His third novel Cherry Blossoms won the Steamiest Read category in the National CBC Bookie Awards.
A love of the prairies, a strong belief in diversity, and a passion for rock ’n’ roll, are all strong themes in Wes’ work. Currently, he is the host of the Saskatoon Shaw TV Program Lit Happens—a weekly showcase of Western Canada’s writing world.
Aside from being an author, Wes has been employed as a line cook, a waiter, a caregiver, a janitor and a recreation therapy worker. He is an active member of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild and the Saskatoon Writers Coop. At various times, he writes articles for both Freelance and Perceptions magazines. A believer in the reaching out to his readers, Wes participates in a multitude of book signings and reading events in bookstores, libraries, schools and other reading venues across Canada. He also presents several publishing and marketing workshops annually.
In recent years, Wes has donated countless copies of his books to literacy programs, learning centres, and anti-bullying campaigns everywhere. He is also an enormous supporter of animal rights and AIDS awareness. Wes frequently works closely with other contemporary Saskatchewan authors such as Jacqueline Moore, Marion Mutala, Carey Rigby-Wilcox, Todd Devonshire, Jefferson Smith, Gary Chappell, Xander Richards and Craig Silliphant. A fortunate recipient of the Saskatoon Public Library’s Writer-in-Residence program, Wes has been mentored by many iconic Canadian novelists, including Yann Martel, Alice Kuipers, J. Jill Robinson, Jeanette Lynes and David Poulsen.
For two years running, Wes has been grateful to be voted one of Saskatoon’s Most Favourite Authors in Planet S magazine’s Annual Best-of-Saskatoon survey! He appreciates life with his partner and pets in their home on Saskatoon’s trendy Broadway Avenue. Wes’ long-awaited autobiography Wes Side Story was released in 2014. He still dreams of one day becoming a rock star.
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.
External links
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