Irene Davidson-Fisher is a published author, born in Aberdeen, Scotland. As a child Irene loved to read and write stories, but it wasn’t until 2006, when she retired to Minden, Ontario with her husband that she finally took steps to make her dream of writing a reality. Irene is a graduate of the University of Alberta and the Institute of Children’s Literature’s Basic and Advanced Programmes. Throughout Irene’s business career, she put words in other people’s mouths writing scripts and speeches, to name a few mediums. Today, Irene’s Grandchildren encourage her to use these skills and bring her real and imaginary characters to life. Irene loves reading stories to children and adults and she has made guest appearances at various Ontario locations including Dorset, the Haliburton Highlands and Georgetown and Ajax Chapters/Indigo Book Store.
Irene’s books include: Robbie Raccoon and The Big Black Blob (about an adventurous Raccoon), The Best Present Ever (a Christmas story). Her latest children’s book, Treasures From The Deep (about the special bond between children and their Grandparents), was released November 20, 2020. On January 4, 2021 Irene released a COVID poem (a flipbook) written by herself and Illustrated by her granddaughter Chante.
Irene is a member of Haliburton Highlands Writer’s and Editor’s Network (HHWEN), the Reading Writing Connection, Muskoka Authors Association (MAA), Haliburton Highlands Arts Council and CBI Clubhouse.