Pam Royl
BIO
Biography

Pam Royl is a fiction writer of women’s stories, inspired by history. Her first novel, The Last Secret, was published by Blue Denim Press in September of 2022 and was nominated for The Giller Prize. Other published work includes Listening to the Land and What She Learned in Hill Spirits V, an anthology by writers of five counties in Eastern Ontario. Current development work includes two sequels as part of an envisioned series building on the success of The Last Secret.

Royl has thrived on creativity her whole life, embracing visual art, ceramic art, and her latest passion of creative writing. Graduating from The Schulich School of Business, she began a long career in marketing and advertising working for international marketing companies and advertising agencies, as well as in a leadership position at George Brown College. In 2003, she retired from full time employment, started a consulting firm, and began pursuing her writing interests. Developing her fiction writing skills through courses at the University of Toronto and the mentorship of International award-winning author, Donna Morrissey, she is thrilled to launch her writing career at a mature age, drawing upon a wealth of life experience.

ADDRESS
City: Cobourg, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Historical Fiction
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
The Last Secret
Publisher
Blue Denim Press
Year
2022
Title
Listening to the Land and What She Learned
Title
part of an anthology Hill Spirits V
Publisher
Blue Denim Press
Year
2022
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