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with Christine Fischer Guy
Author Christine Fischer Guy discusses her acclaimed new novel, The Instrument Must Not Matter, a sweeping coming-of-age story that explores family history, music, identity, and the search for belonging. Hear about the inspiration behind the novel and how personal and historical events shaped its unforgettable characters and themes.
A Different Drummer Books will be on-site with books for sale and signing after the talk.
Presented in collaboration with Wolsak & Wynn
Christine Fischer Guy is a Toronto writer and journalist. She’s a 2024 VCCA (Virginia Center for the Creative Arts) fellow and is the author of The Umbrella Mender. Her short fiction has appeared in Canadian, American and British journals. She was awarded a National Magazine Award and contributes criticism and interviews to literary journals.
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