Inge Moore Interview Published on: 17, Apr 2024

My first career ambition was to become an equine veterinarian. This path was waylaid by circumstances that were not of my own choosing. Despite continued efforts, I was unable to achieve my original career goal of becoming a veterinarian.

Still, after obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Guelph, I worked at a number of satisfying and challenging occupations over the years: biologist, research assistant, equestrian, office manager, economic development officer, immigration officer, and payment services officer. I found all of my jobs interesting, fulfilling, and rewarding.

I have had a love of books since I was young, which grew into a love of writing. I also have a love of animals in general, particularly horses and dogs. I studied creative writing at the undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of Alberta. I have also taken numerous workshops, seminars, and other writing courses. Because I love animals and am keenly interested in them, horses, dogs, and other animals frequently appear in my writing.

I am not sure that my background in Zoology influences the way I approach writing, but it does aid me: when writing about animals, I have decades of personal experience and knowledge to call on to help me portray them accurately.

I love horses. Therefore, I love writing about them