Sylvie Nantais
My love of words began by the age of three. I hung around my siblings and learned to read before I even began school. I started writing poetry at 11, a glorious habit I never overcame. I received a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Humanities, followed by a B.FA. in Dance Choreography. On the side I studied music, particularly piano, and now moonlight as a piano teacher. I am an artsy-fartsy through and through! However, I am also a history buff and a voracious reader in all subject matter and genres.
Once past my university years, I found myself, unplanned, in the publishing industry, working as an editor (still freelancing) and then as a co-publisher for a period of five years. I. When my children were small, I was hired as a columnist for a local paper with a readership of 45,000, an experience I enjoyed for over 6 years. I wrote editorial-style articles on current events and societal issues related to the family.
Now that my children are growing up and moving on, I have gone back to my love of writing, with books of poetry and history dancing in my head like sugar plums but not always easy to catch hold of!
Latest Articles
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Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet - A Review
Jennifer Homans' book is a comprehensive look at the cultural and political forces that shaped classical ballet from the 17th to the 21st century.
Sep 22, 2011
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Behind the Scenes of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol, a morality tale of personal redemption, continues to be popular almost two hundred years later, but what prompted Dickens to write it?
Dec 15, 2010
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The World Beats of the Marimba
The marimba is a xylophone-type instrument that is played with mallets and is an accessible and fun instrument for everyone, young or old.
Oct 9, 2010
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Banjo Clarke, Wisdom Man of Australia
Banjo Clarke was an Aboriginal elder from the Kirrae Whurrong tribe in Western Australia whose life of love, forgiveness and generosity was transformative.
Jul 11, 2010
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The Cemetery of Forgotten Books of Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Spanish writer Carlos Ruiz Zafon introduces the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a brilliant literary vehicle for reviving the Gothic literature genre.
May 13, 2010
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Glenn Gould: His Life and Afterlife
Almost thirty years after his death, Glenn Gould's art and life continue to fascinate the world, making him one of the most documented artists of the 20th century.
Mar 4, 2010
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Two Heroic Ladies of the English Civil War
Charlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, defended Lathom House from Parliamentarians, and Brilliana, Lady Harley, defended Brampton Bryan Castle from Royalists.
Jan 7, 2010
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Harriet Tubman, Spiritual Heroine
Following a near-death experience in her youth, Harriet Tubman's powerful faith, psychic ability and fearless courage helped her to become a great champion of her people.
Dec 29, 2009
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Aspasia, Theodora & Diane de Poitiers
These three courtesans from Ancient Greece, Byzantium and France respectively, wielded tremendous power over their sovereigns and their countries.
Oct 23, 2009
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Tahirih, Poet and Martyr in 19th Century Persia
Tahirih was a 19th century Iranian female poet and a follower of the Báb who was killed both for her beliefs and for championing greater freedom for women.
Oct 4, 2009
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