Martin, Barbara

Growing up on a farm north east of Aurora Ontario, Barbara Martin has always had plenty of time to daydream and write. She has had several short stories published.Her story Good Food was the seed from which Refuge grew. Although she has not experienced homelessness she has known what it feels like to long for a place to belong.

Refuge originates out of her concern for homeless youth in her city and her experience as a kitchen volunteer at the real Refuge. She is currently working on a companion book to Refuge.

Barbara lives with her husband in Oshawa. They have two grown daughters. When she is not reading or writing, she can be found in her garden.