Award-winning journalist, writer, and communications professional Connie Boland was born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. She liked the city so much she still lives there. Connie is an avid hiker and lover of all things outdoors. She worked for 10 years as a newspaper writer and editor, then branched out into freelance writing.
Connie has written for Today’s Parent, Saltscapes, Atlantic Business, Downhomer magazines, The Evening Telegram and The Western Star. She was twice a finalist for Atlantic Journalism Awards in the magazine and newspaper categories and received Canadian News Awards for Outstanding Editorial Achievement.
After more than 20 years working as a communications manager with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial University, Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador, and other organizations, she has returned to her first love – creating stories.