Binnie Brennan

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Binnie Brennan is a Canadian writer and classical violinist based in Nova Scotia. Her 2009 novella Harbour View was co-winner of the Ken Klonsky Novella Prize in 2009.

Biography

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Born in Toronto, Brennan began her musical training at the age of five, and started performing at the age of 14. She graduated from the Queen's University School of Music, continuing her studies in Vienna.[1]

Brennan is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she has performed as a violinist with Symphony Nova Scotia since 1989.[1] Her short fiction was a finalist for the Journey Prize twice, and was long-listed for CBC Canada Writes.[2]

She is the author of three fiction books.[3] Her 2009 book Harbour View was her first novella, published by Quattro Books. It was co-winner of the Ken Klonsky Novella Prize in 2009.[4][5]

Publications

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  • Brennan, Binnie (2009). Harbour View. Toronto: Quattro Books. ISBN 978-0-9810-1864-5.[4][5]
  • — (2012). A Certain Grace. Toronto: Quattro Books. ISBN 978-1-9268-0284-8.[2][6][7]
  • — (2014). Like Any Other Monday. Kentville, N.S.: Gaspereau Press. ISBN 978-1-5544-7138-6.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Elliott, Wendy (23 February 2015). "Musician, author Brennan performing in Wolfville Feb. 28". PNI Atlantic News. Wolfville, N.S.: Postmedia Network. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b Foss, Krista (13 June 2012). "A symphony of longing and loss". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  3. ^ [WFNS]. "Binnie Brennan". Halifax, N.S.: Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  4. ^ a b Fisher, James M. (20 August 2015). "Harbour View by Binnie Brennan". Miramichi Reader. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  5. ^ a b Donaldson, Emily (December 2009). "Harbour View by Binnie Brennan". Quill & Quire. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  6. ^ Brideau, Sarah (31 March 2012). "A Certain Grace by Binnie Brennan". Telegraph-Journal. Retrieved 18 December 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Fisher, James M. (2 November 2015). "Book Review: A Certain Grace by Binnie Brennan". Giv'er Miramichi. MCG Media. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  8. ^ Colbert, Jade (13 December 2014). "Like Any Other Monday by Binnie Brennan". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 18 December 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Fisher, James M. (7 December 2015). "Book Review: "Like Any Other Monday" (with Author Interview)". Giv'er Miramichi. MCG Media. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
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