Solie

So that's why Babstock told poet Karen Solie, interviewing him about Methodist Hatchet, that Yeah, I'm sure it'll annoy some people, there's not much I can do about it.

Elizabeth Abbott: Was J.M. Coetzee's Elizabeth Costello Inspired by Canada's Elizabeth Abbott? Elizabeth Abbott 2011

So that's why Babstock told poet Karen Solie, interviewing him about Methodist Hatchet, that Yeah, I'm sure it'll annoy some people, there's not much I can do about it.

Elizabeth Abbott: Was J.M. Coetzee's Elizabeth Costello Inspired by Canada's Elizabeth Abbott? Elizabeth Abbott 2011

So that's why Babstock told poet Karen Solie, interviewing him about Methodist Hatchet, that Yeah, I'm sure it'll annoy some people, there's not much I can do about it.

Elizabeth Abbott: Was J.M. Coetzee's Elizabeth Costello Inspired by Canada's Elizabeth Abbott? Elizabeth Abbott 2011

So that's why Babstock told poet Karen Solie, interviewing him about Methodist Hatchet, that Yeah, I'm sure it'll annoy some people, there's not much I can do about it.

Elizabeth Abbott: Was J.M. Coetzee's Elizabeth Costello Inspired by Canada's Elizabeth Abbott? Elizabeth Abbott 2011

This is definitely a story that gets to you on an emotional level as you follow not just fiery Solie and her randy, battle sylph Heyou but other engaging characters, whose journeys end up entwined with each other.

Review: The Battle Sylph by L. J. McDonald Donna 2010

Solie says some kids will want to brush their teeth alone by age 3 or 5, but parents should still brush their kids' teeth until they are about 7 or 8 years old.

'Open Wide!' exhibit displays toys kids have cut their teeth on 2010

In a world where Elemental Sylphs are used for slave labour, Solie thought her biggest problem in life was avoiding an arranged marriage with an older man.

Review: The Battle Sylph by L. J. McDonald Donna 2010

Solie says some kids will want to brush their teeth alone by age 3 or 5, but parents should still brush their kids' teeth until they are about 7 or 8 years old.

'Open Wide!' exhibit displays toys kids have cut their teeth on 2010

Terrified but determined not to die, Solie fights back and finds herself suddenly the master of an immensely powerful, shape-changing creature who can take on any form she wishes.

Review: The Battle Sylph by L. J. McDonald Donna 2010

With no other options left to her, Solie flees with her newfound allies to the only source of sanctuary left to them, but death is tracking them down and Heyou is filling her with desires that threaten to change the world.

Review: The Battle Sylph by L. J. McDonald Donna 2010