Sarah Henstra is an accomplished author and professor of English at Ryerson University, where she teaches courses on Fairy Tales & Fantasy, Women in Fiction, and Gothic Literature. Her published works span multiple genres, including the young adult novel "Mad Miss Mimic" (2015) and the literary fiction title "The Red Word" (2018), which was released by Grove Atlantic in the US and ECW Press in Canada. Her forthcoming novel "We Contain Multitudes" is scheduled for publication in 2019 by Penguin Canada and Little, Brown in the US.
Henstra's academic background deeply influences her writing, particularly her exploration of feminist themes and Gothic tropes. Her dual roles as educator and author often intersect, with classroom discussions occasionally inspiring her creative work. This scholarly foundation lends intellectual depth to her fiction, whether in the historical setting of "Mad Miss Mimic" or the contemporary campus dynamics of "The Red Word."
In addition to her novels, Henstra's expertise in speculative fiction and Gothic horror informs both her teaching and writing. Her works have been published internationally, with UK editions such as "The Red Word" appearing through Tramp Press. Henstra continues to balance her literary career with her academic commitments while developing new projects.