Kimmy Beach is a writer, editor, and mentor. Nuala: A Fable is her sixth book. Her latest publication, The Last Temptation of Bond (UAP), received wide recognition. She lives in Red Deer, Alberta. Visit her at kimmybeach.com.

While it is a highly original tale, many of its themes -- alienation, the search for understanding and companionship, and struggle for independence -- are universal…" Lana Michelin, Red Deer Advocate, March 10, 2017

"From the start, the book has the power to take a reader on a journey that is wonderfully image-laden.... [You] get the feeling that every single word has been meticulously chosen... It's always polished but crackles with authenticity." Mark Weber, Red Deer Express, March 22, 2017

"... Beach's spare, poetic prose swept me away from the present world of mad dictators into a magical timeless realm like the sweet books of my childhood. I was transported and found myself rationing each page near the end, because I did not want to leave Beach's fictional world. Highly recommended, even if you don't like puppets, poetry or fables. It's all about the craft and the way Beach spins a sharp sensuous story..." Bruce Hunter, Goodreads, August 11, 2017

# 1 on Edmonton Fiction Bestsellers list, March 19, 2017 -- 20170319

# 2 on Saskatoon Fiction Bestsellers list, April 8, 2017 -- 20170408

# 7 on Edmonton Fiction Bestsellers list, April 23, 2017 -- 20170423

"Nuala: A Fable, by Alberta writer and editor Kimmy Beach, describes a dystopian world where Nuala, a giant puppet, and her Teacher-Servant explore their city and their relationship while Nuala gradually becomes aware of her own complex inner terrain.... Nuala is a departure for Beach, who is well known as a poet... Beach admits to some trepidation about how the book may be received. 'But it's too late now. She's out there, stomping around and demanding attention. Come what may.'" -- Margaret Anne Fehr -- Prairie Books Now, 20170901

Georges Bugnet Award for Fiction

Writers' Guild of Alberta (2018) - Short-listed [Canada]