Andrew Barbero lives and works in Calgary, Alberta, where he practices law and writes fiction on the side. A graduate of the University of Calgary’s creative writing and English literature program, his short stories and journalism have appeared across Western Canada. He is currently completing his…
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October 2025 interview
Bob Harris is a Vancouver-based writer, book promoter, publicist, event producer, and Associate member of CWC. His background is in the music industry, professional sports entertainment technology, and corporate governance of private and...
October 1, 2025
As an author of novels (for YA readers and adults), playwright, journalist, and screenwriter, Shane has always been interested in larger-than-life characters, seeking the truth about human beings, and exploring the invisible things that...
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