Miriam Clavir began creative writing after a career in the field of art and cultural materials conservation. Her mystery novels in particular combine fiction with an insider knowledge of museums and archaeological excavations. Miriam’s short fiction has appeared in The New Quarterly, The Antigonish Review, Grain Magazine, and The Nashwaak Review among other literary magazines.
In the field of conservation Miriam’s scholarly book, “Preserving What Is Valued: Museums, Conservation and First Nations” was published by UBC Press in 2002 and won an Award For Excellence from the Canadian Museums Association. Miriam has contributed papers and book chapters to the literature in conservation and museum studies. She has been recognized twice with lifetime achievement awards.
