Erik D’Souza interviews Liz Angus, who is nominated for two awards. Her novel, That Other Family (published by Next Chapter), is nominated for Best Crime Novel Set in Canada, sponsored by Shaftesbury. And her story, Under the Circumstances (published in A Capital Mystery Anthology by Ottawa Press and Publishing), is shortlisted for Best Crime Short Story, sponsored by Crime Writers of Canada. They discuss Liz's writing approach and her themes around family, protection, and ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. Liz explains her extensive rewriting process and how she works to pare down her stories. The interview concludes with Liz mentioning her current work on a third novel, though it's still in early development stages.
Bio
Originally from Alberta, Lis Angus has also lived in Germany, Ottawa and Toronto. Before turning to fiction, she worked with children and families in crisis, and later as a business writer, conference organizer, and policy advisor while raising two daughters. Her two suspense novels, Not Your Child (2022) and That Other Family (December 2025), have been well-received. She lives in a small town south of Ottawa with her husband.
Website: Lis Angus