Laurie Petrou is a Canadian author and professor. She won the Half the World Global Literati Award in 2016 for Sister of Mine.
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editPetrou is an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in the RTA School of Media.[1] She won the inaugural Half the World Global Literati Award in 2016 for her manuscript, Sister of Mine.[2] In 2017, HarperCollins acquired the Canadian rights to the manuscript.[3] Crooked Lane Books acquired U.S. rights 2018.[4] The book was published in 2018 and was Petrou's first novel. She had previously published Between, a collection of short stories.[5][6]
Petrou's novel, Stargazer, was released in 2022. That same year, it was optioned by the Canadian production company Nikki Ray Media Agency.[7][8]
Personal life
editPetrou lives in the Niagara region of Ontario.[9]
Books
editReferences
edit- ^ van Koeverden, Jane (2017-07-13). "Ryerson prof Laurie Petrou wins $50K US literary prize for unpublished thriller Sister of Mine". CBC. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Robertson, Becky (2016-07-08). "Awards: Laurie Petrou wins inaugural Half the World Global Literati Award". Quill & Quire. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Daily Deals: HarperCollins to publish thriller by Laurie Petrou". Quill & Quire. 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Daily Deal: U.S. rights acquired for Laurie Petrou's award-winning psychological thriller". Quill & Quire. 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Harrison, C.C. "Review: Sister of Mine: A Novel". www.nyjournalofbooks.com. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Petrou, Laurie (2018-08-24). "Q&A with Laurie Petrou, Author of Sister of Mine". Criminal Element. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Dowling, Amber (2022-11-01). "'Stargazer' Novel, a Coming-Of-Age Thriller, Optioned by Canada's Nikki Ray Media". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Townsend, Kelly (2022-11-01). "Nikki Ray Media Agency options Laurie Petrou novel Stargazer". Playback. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Moore, Amanda (2016-07-25). "'This is my moment': Grimsby author wins international writing award". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Love, Heather - Review". Kirkus Reviews. 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Youssaif, Carol. "Love, Heather". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-17.