Author Spotlight, Episode 5 - Gail S. Fraser
In episode 5 of our Author Spotlight series, founder and editor of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful chats with Gail S. Fraser, author of the novel Song for the Widowmaker. During the interview, Fraser talks about the history of jute spinning, the value of fiction to fill in historical gaps, travel research she did for the novel, and the way she incorporated authentic music into the story. Don’t miss it!
About the Author
Gail S. Fraser is a professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, Toronto, Ontario and conducts interdisciplinary research on extractive industries. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two cats, and occasional house guests. Her debut novel, Song for the Widowmaker, is an engaging, deeply moving tale of two Scottish immigrants, from their arduous life in Scotland, to the adversities and dangers of mining work in America.
