Alison Acheson
August 25th, 2025
In her novel Blue Hours (Freehand $24.95), Alison Acheson writes about fatherhood, grief, unanswerable questions and the small, magical moments that make up life. The father, Keith, has always striven to break rules as he navigates full-time parenting and supports the career of his successful photographer wife. Her unexpected illness and death leaves him and his son Charlie in bits. When Keith and Charlie take a road trip, a journey begins that does not end when they return home. Keith must deal with revelations that complicate his grief, even as Charlie’s response is unsettling. Together, father and son connect with loved ones, strangers and each other. Life’s magical and mystical moments emerge. Is it enough to heal, though?Acheson received an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC, lives in Vancouver and has taught at UBC. She was born in Tsawwassen. 9781990601897
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