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Marjorie Simmins (born February 17, 1959) is a Canadian writer, journalist and teacher. She is the author of three books of non-fiction that blend personal essays, memoir and journalism to explore themes of love and loss, the lure of the sea and her lifelong passion for horses. A fourth book on memoir writing includes interviews with prominent authors who practise the craft and is intended to serve as a guide for those who wish to tell their own stories. Simmins has taught memoir-writing in workshops across Canada and online.