Posted: September 25, 2026
Joanne Merriam (BA’96) is celebrating the release of her debut novel, Aether and Ego, published by Inanna Publications in September. Set in a Victorian-era steampunk world, the novel reimagines Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice with the addition of space travel, dogs, and accidental death. Since graduating from Dalhousie’s English program, Merriam has published more than 200 works of short fiction and poetry in literary and speculative journals and magazines, including The Antigonish Review, Blood+Honey, The Fiddlehead, and On Spec.
If you're interested in buying a copy, please consider your local independent bookstore. Signed copies can be obtained from Bookmark Halifax.
