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Birdsell advises fledgling wri- ters to continue writing and be very determined. "Ten years down the road they'll make it and their work will be published. At the end of this time they'll prob- more painful to not write. It's something you have to do. The urge to write will not leave you alone. Along with my work here I write every day. I tend to thrive on a deadline," she said. Afternoons, may be more of the same plus lectures, discussions at libraries and schools while jug, gling her own new writing dimew sions. It's easy to admire this vibrant and energetic author as she deals with an array of talents. Her newly-published book, Agas siz Stories, (Turnstone Press, Winnipeg) combines Night Travellers and Ladies of the House, two former collections of short stories. ' Why authors choose to write and the obsession of such a force is a question she said people are always asking authors. "It is manuscripts with UW students on a one-tome basis. Her role as mentor and critic for the next two years involves a fragmented and hectic day. Each morning she arrives at her ofnce in St. Jerome's College, then she maydaahofftoconferwitha literary group on campus, then to raise the level of awareness for the work of authors from other provinces. "I hope people in this area will become more aware of those writers from western Cana- da, look for their work and read it." The Inn two months have marked the beginning of a new and exciting experience far Win- nipeg tutthor/tseriptwriter Sandra Birdie“. Succeeding Sean Virgo as wri- xer-in-reajdence at University of Waterloo, Bgrdsgll 'aid she hopes Chro'nicto Staff CKMS celebrates 10th anniversary Radio station CKMSFM continues its 10th anniversary ctltlTatioaitr witha nnmber of_upooming special events. Fridtsy,Stov. 20 at f? p.rn. there will be a special benerrt showing of the mm Home of the Brave by Laurie Anderson at the Prinwse Cinema, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Waterloo chapter of Amnesty International. Also, Wednesday, Nov. 25 DJ Night will be celebrated at UW Federation Hall featuring Radio Waterloo alumna Liz Janik as guest celebrity DJ. The evening includes dancing and videos with a portion of the proceeds directed to Anselm House. Also this month, CKMS is broadcasting the rust series of K-W Jazzfest 87 recordings and will be recording Scott Merritt for a future concert presentation. Sandra Birdsell supplies strong literary presence as writer-in-residence mm": 'tetc-co-q- - NAM we. WV 'eMMMlR 10.1.7 . DIET CENTER invites you to shop around __ - __ Let Martha prove it to you! CALL TODAY . . . FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION numb write will "not have you gthtr UW Fin-Mm Sandra Simon. The temptation to succumb to social and political trends for storytelling themes lures many authors to write in an out of character style. Not so for Bird- sell. "Above all else a writer must be honest. If they are not, their readers will pick it up. I must write honestly about my view of life. Child abuse and wife beating are social issues now, but it is not in my genre to write about it. Then there's the escape literature - the fantasy romance, but there again I can't write about men, princes and women who are wait- ing to be swept away." Creating an enduring piece of ruetion and the mystique sur- rounding it is an enigma few tably have "found their voice. Some writers ruui it at a young age. Aritha Van Herk is only 25, others may have to wait longer." Birdtrell and Van Herk were among 10 winners chosen in the 45 Below contest as the most promising writers in Canada under the age of 45. WE'LL W YOU WHAT “LOSING OAK FEWM", 72“ MY?“ 'fone" mtcordlng to mu . cum 1al!lili!l,l8. Sandra Birdsell is a refreshing literary presence in the commun- ity; a woman to watch, a new voice to be heard. During the last week of Octob er, Birdsell was in Winnipeg to launch the mm "Niagara Falls" an adaptation from one of her stories of the same name. Birsell the script writer said this is the first in a trilogy, the other two will be mmed next year. "The reviews were favorable and it was a gala affair with 250 people in attendance." The mm probes the psyche of Elizabeth, a woman whose hum band his had a stroke. Her family pressure her to go in certain directions but she rises above the advice of others and decides for herself what she’s going to do. The other two Ctlms will be set in the same community introducing new characters. It’s late afternoon as Birdsell dashes off for a bite of. supper before her return to campus where she’ll read from her work and dissect the art of short story writing for an eager group of would-be writers. speaking - you listen and write them down to color your setting - it’s not all inspiration, it's hard work." readers understand, "The most successful piece of rsetion is where you can't hear the writer at all. Sometimes you can hear the writer working. The author en- ters into the story for awhile and hears the voices of the characters Advertising can save shopping time. CANADIAN ADVERTISING FOUNDATION -tmro.phettet Helium" 30pm Catherine Robbm Mcamraqseano Mark Dubuu Tenor Bun Kelly brim WHEN“ WW SYMPHON T In your spirits soar to the sound of the Hallelujah Chorus! Bring the entire family to this seasonal event. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 __ " and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (1%]; .nullll‘nn’d In an __ - ‘7 You bring it - we sell it! 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