| From The Publisher* | Who directed Exotica (6 letters)? What car was built in the Maritimes (8 letters)? Where was Douglas Coupland born (9 letters)? Kathleen Hamilton is a passionate patriot and self-professed crossword fanatic. Frustrated with American puzzles and the endless references to U.S. politics, history, and sports, she decided to stop complaining and start creating-and the result is a 115-course feast for Canadian crossword lovers. Her popular North of 49 crosswords now appear weekly in several Canadian newspapers. She combines world references with clues reflecting a distinctive Canadian cultural identity. Spellings are Canadian, too, and the words are derived from our history, geography, and pop culture. |
| From The Publisher* | With their distinctive folk-art covers and uniquely Canadian content, the O Canada Crosswords books have garnered a devoted fan base of crossword aficionados from coast to coast. |
| Biographical Note | is a cruciverbalist living in Victoria, B.C. |
