Kim Moritsugu
Encyclopedia
Kim Moritsugu is a Canadian writer. An alumna of the University of Toronto
, she worked in a corporate setting for several years before publishing her debut novel
, Looks Perfect, in 1996. She has since published three more novels, and teaches creative writing at Humber College
's School for Writers.
Looks Perfect was a nominee for the City of Toronto Book Award
in 1996, and The Glenwood Treasure was a nominee for the Arthur Ellis Award
for Best Crime Novel in 2004.
Moritsugu also maintains a food
blog, The Hungry Novelist.
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, she worked in a corporate setting for several years before publishing her debut novel
Debut novel
A debut novel is the first novel an author publishes. Debut novels are the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the publishing industry, and thus the success or failure of a debut novel can affect the ability of the author to publish in the future...
, Looks Perfect, in 1996. She has since published three more novels, and teaches creative writing at Humber College
Humber College
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is a polytechnic college in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Humber offers more than 150 programs including: bachelor’s degree, diploma, certificate, post-graduate certificate and apprenticeship programs, across 40 fields of study. Humber serves...
's School for Writers.
Looks Perfect was a nominee for the City of Toronto Book Award
City of Toronto Book Award
The Toronto Book Awards are Canadian literary awards, presented annually by the city of Toronto to the author of the year's best fiction or non-fiction book or books "that are evocative of Toronto"....
in 1996, and The Glenwood Treasure was a nominee for the Arthur Ellis Award
Arthur Ellis Awards
The Arthur Ellis Awards are a group of Canadian literary awards, presented annually by the Crime Writers of Canada for the best Canadian crime and mystery writing....
for Best Crime Novel in 2004.
Moritsugu also maintains a food
Food
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals...
blog, The Hungry Novelist.
Works
- Looks Perfect (1996)
- Old Flames (1999)
- The Glenwood Treasure (2003)
- The Restoration of Emily (2006)
- And Everything Nice (2011)