Paulette Jiles

Paulette Jiles (1943–2025) was an acclaimed American-Canadian poet, memoirist, and novelist known for her historical fiction set in the American West and her evocative, lyrical prose. Born in Missouri, she spent many years in Canada working as a journalist and broadcaster before returning to the United States. Her notable works include the bestselling novel 'News of the World', which was a finalist for the National Book Award and adapted into a major motion picture, and 'Enemy Women'.