Jacobsen, Annie

Annie Jacobsen was born in Luseland, Saskatchewan, to a Mennonite mother and Lutheran father. In addition to "Watermelon Syrup", she is the author of short stories, poetry, and an unpublished novel. In the later years of her life she lived in Toronto with her two children, taught writing workshops, and practised as a Jungian psychotherapist. She died in May 2005.

Jane Finlay-Young met Annie in 1999 and together they developed and taught writing workshops. Jane published her first novel, "From Bruised Fell", in 2000. At Annie's request, she rewrote "Watermelon Syrup" with the help of Di Bra...