June 1, 2017 My new documentary is live on the CBC IDEAS website--click in to stream it anytime!
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/bringing-up-furbaby-the-evolution-from-family-pet-to-pet-family-1.4136659
April 23, 2017 Holee! Who knew?
Just look at this! And watch a video of me reading an excerpt for the conference celebration!
THE CNFC AND CARTE BLANCHE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR 2016–2017 CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST SHORTLIST.
The winner will be announced on May 5 in Vancouver, BC at the 13th annual CNFC conference.
The shortlist was selected by contest judge, Andreas Schroeder.
“To the Lighthouse,” by Kelley Jo Burke
Kelley Jo Burke is an award-winning drama and nonfiction writer, and writing teacher. Her musical Us premieres March 2018 at Regina’s Globe Theatre, and “Bringing Up Fur Baby” (CBC Radio’s IDEAS) airs May 2017.
“The Unicycle in My Garage,” by Barb Howard
Barb Howard has published three novels and one collection of short fiction. She has recently started to explore the amazing and difficult process of writing creative nonfiction.
“A Chaotic Jumble of Infinite Possibility” by Joshua Levy
Joshua Levy is a frequent storyteller on CBC Radio and recently received a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to write a memoir. He splits his time between Montreal, Toronto, and Lisbon, Portugal.
Congratulations to our three finalists and thank you to everyone who participated!
March 23, 2017 
November 7, 2016 So pleased to announce this! My new online scriptwriting course, Theatre 215AE, will be available through URegina Media Arts and Performance (MAP)--starting Winter 2017. It combines on-line at-home work with three live-on-video writers' workshops, and individual consultation and dramaturgy with me. It's gonna be fun!
October 23, 2016 New blog post from the director Ginnie Gledhill:
The Apollo Theatre presents The Selkie Wife by Kelley Jo Burke
Oct 21-19 2016
(scroll down to see production photos)
| Director | Ginnie Orrey | |
| Assistant Director | Kate Fysh | |
| Mary | Maureen Sullivan |  |
| Cal | Ian Moth |  |
| Gen | Sue Edwards |  |
| Brigit | Esther Poucher |  |
| Dylan | Josh Pointing |  |
| The Singer | Anthea Weekes |  |
| The Musician | Nick Cane |  |
Photos from the production:
Book The Selkie Wife by Kelley Jo Burke and playscripts for companies available through the playwright.