Smoke: A Collection of Fiction and Non-fiction

By Jacqueline Ann Gibbs

A selection of short stories and reflective texts collected from a lifetime of experiences and observations. The stories are true fiction, since, as always in most fiction, there's a nugget of truth at the core.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tellwell Talent
• Release date: Oct 31, 2022
• ISBN: 9780228882114

Jacqueline Ann Gibbs

Jacqueline lived in Victoria and in Ottawa for a few years, but for most of her life she has resided in Montreal. After her marriage, she settled in Montreal and raised her family. Her fitness program consisted of enrolling in a belly dancing class, which soon evolved into teaching it. After ten fun-filled years of twirling and shimmying, she became serious about her future. Having the good fortune of being raised and schooled in both cultures, English and French, she decided to study translation at McGill University. Subsequently, Jacqueline freelanced as secretary and translator until she retired. Since then she has indulged in her appreciation of the arts, especially literature.

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