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I write about bold women, artists, and adventurers. I believe that outsiders deepen our understanding of the past. I am interested in then for what it tells us about now. I love my characters best when they become difficult, but still try to honour their everyday, human bonds.

The Books

Govier astonishes throughout in her ability to write epic themes intimately.”  Publishers’ Weekly

 

The Three Sisters Bar And Hotel
This novel is having a moment with book clubs. Join groups from Canmore to Calgary to Georgian Bay in reading and discussing it.
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The Ghost Brush
As a child, Oei joined her father, Hokusai, the printmaker, in his studio. In a time when a woman was a possession of her menfolk
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The Printmaker's Daughter
As a child, Oei joined her father, Hokusai, the printmaker, in his studio. In a time when a woman was a possession of her menfolk
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News and Events

Katherine Govier’s literary life is alive with new publications, community events, and timely reflections. Below is a calendar of key moments—book releases, interviews, residencies, and curated appearances—in her ongoing creative work.

RED FUJI AND THE BOSTON BOYS HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN JAPAN

Katherine’s postcards are brief personal messages about the people, places, and ideas that strike her. You can hear more about her process and inspiration in her feature on Writers Radio.

https://writersradio.ca/podcast-directory/podcasts-2025/P109-katherine-govier/

Postcard #61

From Mitford Island, Georgian Bay

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