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WENDY PORTFORS
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Wendy has a published memoir titled Remembering Love; a self-published anthology titled Through My Eyes: 74 True Stories of Survival, Strength and the Power of Believing and has been published 3 times in Chicken Soup for the Soul books.
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Dana has published three memoirs: The Girl in the Gold Bikini, Murder on my Mind, and Spent. Her first middle grade novel, Shift, was published in August of 2023. Dana lives and creates from her home in Calgary.
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Linda is a retired mother and happy grandmother. She discovered her passion for writing with her first book and has published three romance novels. She resides in High River, AB.
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Linda is an Educator who loves to celebrate the natural world. She wants young children to be curious, ask questions, and to experience some of natures wonders. Linda has published two children's books.
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Author of the Ninth Child a book about experienced ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Lisa is a blogger and relationship activist.
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Ken is the author of The Mech Trilogy – a sci-fi saga for teens, or anyone else that might enjoy a rousing space adventure..
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CHEYENNE MURRAY
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STEVEN HANULIK
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A. David Singh is a historical fantasy author, dog-dad, and former neurosurgeon. His stories are set in ancient and magical worlds. Please visit his website & Youtube channel to learn more. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MagicalRome
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BOB RUTBERG
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PATRICK DENNIS SEARS
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Patrick, raised in Kingston Mills, Ontario, has worked as a ranch hand, policeman, General Motors reliability engineer, arrest processing officer & private investigator. Author of five novels, he's writing his sixth and is a proud member of the Foothills Writer’s Group.
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Marcia is an award-winning author and inspirational speaker. She now has 13 books in print as well as hundreds of articles in magazines, newspapers and anthologies. Her debut novel, One Smooth Stone won the Best New Canadian Christian Author award.
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Cindy’s background is in natural resources, IT and health care. She has traveled to many places around the world. As a new writer she likes stories with comedy, suspense, drama and exploring the richness of emotions.
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Deborah Pettit is an author and educator, with a background in English Literature and American Sign Language interpreting. After traveling to the Middle East and beyond, she currently resides near the Rocky Mountains with her husband, two daughters and trained cat. YouTube@DeborahPettit
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Marnie Lorimer is a Canadian children's fiction author for ages 3 to 15. She writes outlandishly fun adventure stories and pulls on her background in Environmental Science to inspire a love of nature and stewardship.
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Holly Quan lives in the Alberta foothills - a truly transformative landscape that inspired her novel, The Sow’s Ear Café. She’s been a professional writer since the 1980s, producing everything from magazine articles to screenplays and several non-fiction books.
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Tanis has been a writer/editor for 24 years. Her focus is on technical, marketing and public relations writing, but she also writes poetry, short stories, and magazine and articles. Tanis also teaches writing and editing part-time, and she hosts writing and editing seminars.
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Lorrie is the author of We Can Do This! Adult Children and Aging Parents Planning for Success; Tyrone the Terrific (Children's fiction) and Scars (YA). She loves reading, writing and people of all ages. She resides in High River, AB.
MARCELLE DUBÉ
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Marcelle is an award-winning writer of mystery and speculative fiction. Her short stories appear regularly in anthologies and magazines. She is best known for the Mendenhall Mystery series, featuring Chief of Police Kate Williams. She lives in High River, Alberta.
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Dorothy worked as a freelance journalist for a decade and is the author of Summer North Coming, (Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2019), and Escape from the Wildfire, (Lorimer Kids & Teens, 2022). She is rep'd by The Rights Factory and lives in the Alberta Foothills with her family.
ANGELA ACKERMAN
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Angela is a story coach, international speaker, and bestselling author living in Okotoks, Alberta. Her Writers Helping Writers® Description Thesaurus Guides are a favorite among writers, editors, and screenwriters. The series has collectively sold over a million copies worldwide.
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Gordon Mackey was raised on a farm in the Peace River Country of NW Alberta, became a teacher of both industrial arts and fine arts. After retiring, he farmed and was a volunteer firefighter, and was awarded a Provincial Emergency Services Medal in 2016. His interest in history saw him establish a community museum in Teepee Creek, and was a dedicated volunteer in many non-profit societies, such as the South Peace Regional Archives. After moving to Okotoks in 2015, he continued with his artworks, and became the author of six novels.
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Miriam Lowery is an Artist in Calgary Alberta Canada. She is passionate about Character Design for graphic novels and animation for games and TV. Her first graphic is due for release
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Dean is a retired United Church minister, journalist, and author who has lived in Okotoks for 12 years. Dean has written three novels- Don't Kick the Bear, Jason Seeley's War and Kicked in the Shins: A Grandfather's Story: A Novel
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Daryl is an observational, hands-on learner. As an educator for over 30 years in various school settings, and now as a counsellor, Daryl observes and continues to celebrate those around him, especially his two grandchildren. These observations led to the genesis of the book, Nope! Not Yet!, "Daryl lives with his wife, JoAnna, in Southern Alberta, Canada, where they raised three daughters: Cynthia, Christina and Alyssa.
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