Hi, I’m Nita Collins

I live and work in Canada's Yukon Territory, where my husband and I split our time between living in a small townhouse in Whitehorse, and an even smaller log cabin, off-the-grid at a nearby lake.

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What I Write

I love character-driven fiction, so that's what I write, too. My fiction leans literary, often with a speculative bent if not out-right science fiction.  Yes, literary science fiction is a thing.

In both reading and writing, I’m drawn to themes of grief and legacy, and the things we carry inside of us that shape who we are.

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Why I Write

I write because I believe stories help us see ourselves more clearly. They carry us across generations, connect us to each other, to the earth beneath our feet, and remind us that home is about both people and place. The two are intertwined. Stories show us of who we’ve been, who we are now, and help us imagine who we might become.

I also believe that fiction is one of the best ways we have to shine a light on what's working and what needs fixing in the world.

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A Little More About Me

When I’m not writing, I’m usually making something—quilts, bread, or knitting on a skein of yarn that may one day resemble a cardigan or pair of socks. I'm also a book coach and developmental editor, specializing in revision. Working with other writers and helping them make their mark on the world is another way I make my own. Click here if you're interested in working with me!