Laurie Kruk

Dr. Laurie Kruk is a Full-time Professor in the Department of English Studies at Nipissing University’s Faculty of Arts and Science. She specializes in Canadian Literature, Native Literature, Women’s Writing, and the Canadian Short Story, with a focus on narrative voice and creative writing. Her research explores themes of maternal identity, posthumanism, and cultural narratives, often examining works by authors like Timothy Findley, Alistair MacLeod, and Carol Shields.

Education: BA (York University), MA (McMaster University), PhD (University of Western Ontario). She is a founding member of the Women’s Writing Workshop (WWW) and hosts the 'Conspiracy of 3' Writers’ Group. Her creative works include poetry collections like My Mother Did Not Tell Stories (2012) and Birth of the Uncool: Poems (2015), alongside critical analyses such as Double-Voicing the Canadian Short Story (2016).

Key research trends in her publications include exploring dual narratives (‘double-voicing’) in Canadian short stories, maternal themes, and posthumanist perspectives. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges creative writing with literary criticism, emphasizing cultural identity and authorial voice.

Professional affiliations include leadership roles in literary workshops and contributions to journals like Canadian Literature and Contemporary Women's Writing. She has also been featured in international publications such as Crevice.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Women’s Writing Workshop (WWW) and creator of the 'Conspiracy of 3' Writers’ Group, fostering collaborative writing environments since 2007.