Michelle Berry

Michelle Berry was born in 1968 in Berkley, California, but raised in Victoria, British Columbia. She has written two collections of short stories; How to Get There From Here (1997) and Margaret Lives in the Basement (1998). In 2001, Berry published her first novel, What We All Want. With a dark sense of humour, the novel explores familiar themes such as family relationships and suburban life. What We All Want received glowing reviews, and Berry has recently finished writing the story's screenplay. In addition to her writing, Michelle Berry teaches at Ryerson University, reviews for the Globe and Mail and Quill and Quire, and serves on the board of PEN Canada.