Meet the author
Kodie Van Dusen grew up in a small town in Southwestern Ontario. She began winning awards and being published in poetry anthologies from a young age. She has a passion for dark, speculative fiction and allegorical works, especially long-form narratives that force perspective changes in the reader and connect on a deeply emotional level.
Her debut novel, BIRDS IN THE BLACK WATER (2022), was shortlisted in the Braun Book Awards and a finalist in the IndiesToday and Readers'Favorite Awards. She interns as an editorial assistant with The Rights Factory in Toronto and is a member of the Horror Writers Association.
IN THE PRESS
"...an emotionally charged drama that wades deeply through the waters of mental illness...If you're looking for a paranormal novel that is darkly detailed, exquisitely expressed and spiritually charged, Birds in the Black Water is an engrossing read that provides just enough light at the end of the tunnel to make you want to read it again."
IndiesToday Editorial Review
★★★★★
Editing Services
As a passionate and seasoned storyteller, Kodie has a knack for helping other writers achieve their highest potential. Specializing in developmental edits and narrative troubleshooting, Kodie is currently accepting new clients.
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Recent Interviews
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What are my biggest influences as a writer? What's the ideal relationship between editor and writer? How do I continue to hone my craft? And much more!
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