I write Canadian stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary situations.

Whether it’s a family wrestling with impossible end-of-life decisions in A Mercy of Widows or four unlikely friends uncovering the truth in the fictional town of Erie Bluff, I’m drawn to the moments when ordinary lives become anything but ordinary.

I’m fascinated by communities—how they shape us, support us, and sometimes convince themselves they already know the truth. My books explore belonging, loyalty, grief, justice, and the complicated choices people make when those values collide.

Although my stories begin in different places, they share one belief: people matter more than labels, and relationships matter as much as plot.

If you enjoy character-driven fiction with emotional stakes, memorable communities, and a little hope alongside the heartbreak, I think you’ll feel at home here.

I’m glad you found your way here.

— Marcy Lane