Patti Edgar is a writer and educator driven by curiosity and a desire to make the difficult easier to understand. A former journalist, she now teaches aspiring young reporters in Calgary. An essay on her struggles to learn a second language was recently published in the anthology Waiting (University of Alberta Press). Ms. Edgar holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia.

"Bossy, inventive Anna is authentic and endearing. Her dilemmas and struggles -- especially when her creative solutions breed new problems -- are convincing, at once familiar and fresh A droll, deftly executed debut.” -- Kirkus Reviews

“Anna is a relatable heroine” –Highly Recommended, CM Reviews

“Patti Edgar’s lighthearted debut novel perfectly captures all the difficulties and dramas of the early middle school years. Anna is a refreshingly complex character; her often misguided endeavors lead to one predicament after another and will resonate with middle grade readers. Full of heartbreak and humor, Anna, Analyst charmed me from start to finish.” – Tara Gilboy, author of Unwritten and Rewritten

“A funny, insightful book about what it’s like to be on the precipice of middle school, when you know who you are but not necessarily how you fit. Fair warning: You may never look at your own handwriting, or tortoises (not turtles), the same way.” – Craig Battle, author of the Camp Average series"