Patti Edgar
Patti Edgar, poet
Patti’s writing has appeared in publications such as The Dalhousie Review, FreeFall, Grain, Prairie Fire, The Antigonish Review, and Waiting: An Anthology of Essays. Yellow Dog published her middle grade novel Anna, Analyst in 2021, which Kirkus Reviews described as "a droll, deftly executed debut.” One More Apostle Than You was a finalist for Alberta's Literary Awards best essay.
One More Apostle Than You — Volume 9, Issue 2
When her father insists on bringing her young children to dine with a local cult, Patti Edgar confronts her fears about his vulnerability and control—exploring the delicate dance of power, belonging, and family bonds through an uncomfortable evening that reveals more abut their relationship than any birthday dinner should in her telling piece One More Apostle Than You.