At the top of the Pyramid of the Sun, outside of Mexico City.
A Canadian by birth, I’ve taught expository and creative writing, the humanities, and English, at the University of San Francisco and other Bay Area colleges for over 20 years. I also was co-creator of a radio show for children on the former KTIM in Marin County for two years.
A former Marin Poetry Center board member and Chair, I’ve served on other Marin non-profit boards. My poetry, critical and personal essays, articles, travel pieces, and short fiction have appeared in numerous U.S. and Canadian publications. I’ve also written four novels. Dream journalling, gardening, and dabbling in the visual arts (sculpting and painting) feed my imagination.
I’m including here samples from my novels and short fiction, as well as articles/reviews and poetry that are available online. They do not represent everything I’ve published. Please see Resume Lily Iona MacKenzie for a more complete list.
Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency is my agent.
sharon meagher said,
September 16, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Hello there! I am a fellow USF alumni wondering about your experiences on the USS Hornet. How did you come about writting the article? It is so very well written.
I am one of the former founding directors of the Hornet and am searching for sources to validate the sightings of ghosts on the ship.
lilyionamackenzie said,
September 16, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Hi Sharon
I haven’t a clue as to why I got interested in this particular story. I searched my notes for the article, but I couldn’t find anything. Good luck in your research. Let me know how it turns out.
Lily