• A family drama set against the backdrop of the publishing scene, centring on an aunt and her niece, both writers whose deception takes the CanLit world by a storm
• Perfect for readers of Curtis Sittenfeld and Terry Fallis, who are seeking a light-touch comedy with complicated family dynamics, a close setting, and a skewering of a lofty industry
• Books about the world of publishing are so hot right now, following in the wake of Yellowface, Book Lovers, and Must Love Books, Oyster similarly offers readers a glimpse under the hood of publishing machinations
• Author is also a playwright, critic, and has published both novels and short fiction
• Book setting: Prince Edward County, Ontario, where the author grew up and now owns a summer home
• Author residence: Montreal and Prince Edward County

Marianne Ackerman is the author of three novels, two short story collections, and dozens of plays. She spends winters in Montreal and summers in Prince Edward County.