ELEANOR P. SAM
NOVELIST | ANCESTRAL AMBASSADOR | HEALTH ADVOCATE
Welcome
I write stories that resonate deeply with my heart. My work often explores themes of race, class, power, and identity, weaving together history and fiction to create compelling narratives. While my stories are rooted in the past, they are ultimately about the journey—one of self-discovery, acceptance, and love. And if you’re open to it, they just might challenge you to step outside your comfort zone.
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ELEANOR P. SAM
NOVELIST | ANCESTRAL AMBASSADOR | HEALTH ADVOCATE
I’m Eleanor P. Sam, Canadian, born in Guyana, South America with West, and Central African ancestry.
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Since childhood, I’ve dabbled in poetry and writing of plays. My love for the arts led me to the theatre in my homeland, where I performed in multiple productions and won best supporting actress for one of my roles.
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In Canada, I continued to follow my passion, but was encouraged to seek a safer and more “pragmatic” vocational path.​
I moved from Fine Arts and leaned into the Social Sciences where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from York University, and a Master of Health Science degree from the University of Toronto.
But, my fire for the arts never went out. In recent years, I returned to my first love of storytelling. I’m a strong advocate for Black women’s health. When not writing, I enjoy taking holidays around the world. I live in Toronto with my husband.
