Member directory

Browse our members’ profiles to learn more about them. Please note: If you're searching for a specific member, it is most effective to search using their first or last name only.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Carle-Sanders, Theresa

Rothesay

Theresa

Carle-Sanders

Rothesay

I was born a reader and a cook. We ate out a lot – my Dad had an appreciation for GOOD food that was unusual in the 70’s. His enthusiasm for food from all over the world sparked a passion in me. To this day, I spend most of my free time in the kitchen. Once we were home,…

Carley, Rod

North Bay

Rod

Carley

North Bay

Rod Carley’s second novel, KINMOUNT, won the Silver Medal for Best Regional Fiction from the 2021 Independent Publishers Book Awards and was one of ten books longlisted for the 2021 Leacock Medal for Humour. His first novel, A Matter of Will, was a finalist for the Northern Lit…

L. E. Carmichael is a multi-award-winning author of more than 20 books for young readers. A former wildlife geneticist and life-long questioner, she uses facts to reveal truths about nature, the environment, and the human condition. Whether educational nonfiction or whimsical…

Carmichael, Curtis

Scarborough

Carmichael, Jacqueline

St. Albert

Jacqueline

Carmichael

St. Albert

Jacqueline Carmichael is a book coach, and the author of Heard Amid the Guns (2020, Heritage House, shortlisted for the Whistler Independent Book Awards), Tweets from the Trenches (2018, shortlisted for the Whistler Award) and The FabJob Guide to Become a Party Planner (2006,…

Carolan, Trevor

North Vancouver

Trevor

Carolan

North Vancouver

Trevor Carolan reads and lectures internationally. He has published more than 20 books of non-fiction, poetry, translation, anthologies, journalism and interviews. He served as literary coordinator for the XV Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, and has been Coordinator of Writing…

Caron, Maia

Vancouver Island

Maia

Caron

Vancouver Island

Maia Caron is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation and lives on Vancouver Island British Columbia. Song of Batoche is her first novel. For more information, please visit her website at http://www.maiacaron.com

Carpenter, Susan

Calgary

Susan

Carpenter

Calgary

With an Honours English BA from Western University and Humber’s Creative Writing Certificate, Susan has published award-winning short fiction and nonfiction in magazines, anthologies, and online. She was longlisted for the CBC nonfiction prize. Susan’s short film, that she…

Carpenter, David

David

Carpenter

David Carpenter was conceived in Saskatoon, and born in Edmonton. He was educated in Edmonton, Oregon, and Winnipeg. He began writing in Texas in 1976 during a heat wave when there was nothing else to do. It stuck.

Carr, Charlene

Dartmouth

Charlene

Carr

Dartmouth

Charlene Carr studied literature at university, attaining both a BA and MA in English, including a study program at Oxford. She attained a degree in Journalism and, after travelling the globe for several years and working an array of mostly writing related jobs, she decided the…

Brampton

St. Thomas

St. Thomas

Author of three crime novels, two shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis Award Columnist with Boomers & Beyond magazine Moderator of Elgin Writers Guild Fiction Critique Group Formerly Community Newspaper Owner and Publisher Formerly Magazine Editor and Publisher

Carson, Edward

Toronto

Edward

Carson

Toronto

Edward Carson is twice winner of the E.J. Pratt Medal in Poetry, the St. Michael’s College Award in English Literature, and is the author of seven books of poetry: Scenes (1977), Taking Shape (2008), Birds Flock Fish School (2013), KNOTS (2016), Look Here…

Carter, Kern

Toronto

Kern

Carter

Toronto

Kern Carter is the author of three published novels and two self-published books. His published titles have been critically acclaimed as his star continues to rise as a force in Canadian literature. Kern’s 2024 novel, And Then There Was Us, was named one of the top YA…

Carter, Lauren

St. Andrews

Lauren

Carter

St. Andrews

Lauren Carter is the author of four books, including This Has Nothing To Do With You (Freehand Books) which Angie Abdou called "an antidote to apathy and despair" and Sarah Selecky described as "tender and devastating." Her debut novel, Swarm (Brindle & Glass), was called "…

Carter, Anne

Toronto, ON

Anne

Carter

Toronto, ON

Anne Laurel Carter writes for young readers and teaches at the University of Toronto. Her 19 books includes YA non-fiction, picture books, novels, and an anthology of womens' memoirs. She is a 2X CLA Award winner and received a Jane Adamm's honor award. the Canadian Library…

Cascioli, Lucia

Greater Toronto Area

Lucia

Cascioli

Greater Toronto Area

Lucia is the author of nine books. Her book, Spiral, was a finalist at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (2011) and Letters to the Grave received an Honourable Mention at the Whistler Independent Book Awards (2012). Her work is included in the 2024 Next Generation…

Cassidy, Sean

Mono

Sean

Cassidy

Mono

Sean was born and grew up in Montreal, Quebec. After receiving a B.Ed. and a B.A, he taught just about everything from English and Math to Astronomy and Geography. Before settling in Ontario, Sean and his wife, Sylvia, travelled extensively throughout North America and Europe,…

Cassidy, Sara

Victoria

Sara

Cassidy

Victoria

Sara Cassidy's poems, short stories and essays have been published in The Malahat Review, Geist, Fiddlehead, Grain, Prairie Fire, ottawater, CV2, Barren Magazine, and other literary journals. Her hundreds of feature articles, columns and reviews have…

Cassie, Aidan

Victoria / Gulf Islands

Aidan

Cassie

Victoria / Gulf Islands

Aidan Cassie studied animation and earned a media arts degree at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design and Edinburgh College of Art. While spending a year in Provence she finished her debut picture book, Sterling, Best Dog Ever. Now that she's not…

Catania, Jeff

Priceville

Jeff

Catania

Priceville

I was a computer engineer (briefly), then an educator (longingly). I taught all things analytical, including physics, math, communication technology, and computer studies. After leaving the classroom for a leadership role, I ran district-wide…

Cavanagh, Paul

London

Paul

Cavanagh

London

Paul Cavanagh came to international attention when he was named the world’s first Lit Idol at the London Book Fair in the UK. Because he lives in London Ontario, he’s adopted the moniker Not That London Writer. He’s published three novels. They include After Helen (his award-…

Cavlovic, Ann

Ann

Cavlovic

Ann Cavlovic’s debut novel "Count on Me" is published by Guernica Editions (2025). Her fiction and creative non-fiction have appeared in CBC First Person, Event, The Fiddlehead, The Globe and Mail, Grain, Little Bird Stories, PRISM international,…

Cawthorne, Jane

Victoria

Jane

Cawthorne

Victoria

Jane writes about women on the brink of transformation. Her debut novel, Patterson House, takes place in Toronto, the city in which she grew up. She has edited two anthologies with E. D. Morin—Impact: Women Writing After Concussion and Writing Menopause: An Anthology of Fiction…