Bryan was born in Nova Scotia, where she graduated from Saint Mary's University, then studied creative writing under Paul Quarrington at Humber College, in Ontario.
[1] Bryan began her writing career publishing short stories and essays, many of which have been nominated for awards.
[citation needed] One Book Nova Scotia selected Roost for its annual provincial reading initiative where all Nova Scotians were encouraged to read the same book at the same time.
[7] Since releasing Roost, Bryan has published three novels for adults: The Figgs (2018), Coq (2023), and The Crow Valley Karaoke Championships (2023).
[7] In 2018, Bryan shared Alberta's Emerging Artists Award with 9 other writers.