Janet McNaughton
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Janet McNaughton | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1953 Toronto, Canada |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Notable awards | Mr. Christie's Book Award |
Janet McNaughton (born November 29, 1953) is a Canadian writer from Newfoundland and Labrador.[1] She wrote the coming of age novel, An Earthly Knight, published in 2003.[2]
She was born in Toronto, Ontario and stayed there for 26 years, moving to St. John's in 1979.[1]
Janet McNaughton got into writing early. She was only fifteen when she began to write her first book. It was a historical novel intended for a young readers. She did not finish it. However, the writing helped her to identify her interest, a love for learning about people's lifestyles and thoughts in the past. She pursued this interest by studying folklore in university. She went on to complete a Ph.D in Folklore.[3]
Her novel An Earthly Knight drew inspiration from two ancient ballads: Tam Lin and Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight.[2]
