Manitoba’s winters, often maligned for their seemingly interminable length and bitter temperatures, have proved to be a winning combination for one Winnipegger who uses the freezing climes as inspiration to spark her creativity. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Manitoba’s winters, often maligned for their seemingly interminable length and bitter temperatures, have proved to be a winning combination for one Winnipegger who uses the freezing climes as inspiration to spark her creativity. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Manitoba’s winters, often maligned for their seemingly interminable length and bitter temperatures, have proved to be a winning combination for one Winnipegger who uses the freezing climes as inspiration to spark her creativity.
Writer Andrea Shawcross’s stories often involve women in perilous situations, and while they may not be located in the city, the born and bred Winnipegger — a J.H. Bruns graduate who attended University of Winnipeg — taps into her memories of dark moods and cold weather to highlight her characters’ inner turmoil.
“Slick ice, limited visibility when it snows, or being snowed in, plus the idea that you can freeze to death if you’re outside for too long can really add layers of danger and obstacle to a story and to a character’s pursuit of her goal,” she says. Supplied Andrea Shawcross will have the chance to pitch her TV show .
