Sjogren taps into some of her favourite themes including pop
culture, geography and showbiz, and debuts new topics like acronyms,currency and journalism.

Savvy solvers will greet our nation's most beloved fictional
heroine, meet the hilarious host of a famous game show and feast on some tasty Canadian confections. They'll fly high if they know Canada's first female astronaut and hit the nail on the head if they can name the last spike site and TV's colourful, clutzy handyman.

Sjogren is a firm believer in the "brain gym" benefits of crosswords--here are a few titles in this collection of 50 fun-filled,crossword challenges sure to keep Canadians' minds sharp:

First Names in TV News
Winning Women in Lit
Land O'Lakes
A Tree Grows in Ontario
Destination: Edmonton
Jazzercizers
Aforementioned Canadians
Wear Canadian
Canadian Southpaws
Leading Ladies
Canada at the Oscars

Gwen Sjogren is one of Canada's top designers of crosswords having created over 700 puzzles and published eleven books. She has authored O Canada Crosswords Books 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 as well as the Cross-Canada Crosswords series. Her connection to her fans and ease of describing how she develops the clues makes her a natural fit for call-in shows and she's been featured on CBC Radio, CFAX Radio, CTV Morning Live and Breakfast Television. With a passion for puns and popular culture, and the discipline of her English degree, Sjogren injects an element of fun into every challenge. Her puzzles are imaginative and fun and will challenge novice to experienced solvers. Hailing from Ontario, she now resides in Calgary, Alberta.

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