Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Author
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1980s-present
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Some works adapted for television
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Saskatchewan
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| gptkbp:artMovement |
Contemporary literature
Realistic dialogue Recognized_in_Canadian_literary_circles |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Complex interpersonal dynamics
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Arthur_Ellis_Award
Multiple literary awards |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1933-01-22
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Regina,_Saskatchewan
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Joanne_Kilbourn
|
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Strong female protagonists
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
With_other_Canadian_authors
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
Promoting_Canadian_authors
Representation_of_Canadian_life |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
Well-received by critics
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Influence_on_Canadian_mystery_genre
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Important_figure_in_Canadian_literature
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
(not applicable, as of 2023)
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| gptkbp:evaluates |
Extensive research for novels
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| gptkbp:firstPublished |
Deadly Appearances
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| gptkbp:genre |
Mystery
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Reflects_Canadian_society_in_her_works
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| gptkbp:homeMediaRelease |
Television and radio appearances
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gail Bowen
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Inspiration for crime dramas
Mentoring emerging authors Canadian_crime_fiction |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Personal experiences
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| gptkbp:investmentFocus |
Various_Canadian_publications
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| gptkbp:involvedIn |
Teaching at universities
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Mystery novels
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Canadian
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Joanne_Kilbourn_series
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Novelist
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Support for literacy programs
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Intricate plots
Unexpected developments in stories |
| gptkbp:publications |
Numerous novels and essays
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Saskatchewan
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| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Joanne_Kilbourn_series
Over 15 books in the series |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Zachary_Bowen
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| gptkbp:theme |
Social issues
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| gptkbp:userDemographics |
Adult readers
Strong fan base |
| gptkbp:website |
gailbowen.com
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| gptkbp:wrote |
Character-driven
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