Members

  • Profile picture of Debora HUTCHINSON
    About:
    dmckeage2@hotmail.com I have written over forty books and only attempted to publish one in my twenties.  I gave up writing for many years and now I am writing daily.  The week after Thanksgiving I am submit my manuscript and synopsis.  I am very excited. I write contemporary romances about real women, very strong women.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Romance involving women's issues. A number of books are about women in the Air Force.
  • Profile picture of Elaine Jackson
    About:
    Past President of WCYR | Elaine has had work published in a wide range of print and online publications. She currently resides in the greater Mount Albert area with her excellent new partner and two completely self-absorbed cats. Her first book is called Enough Already: Seven Yoga-Inspired Steps Toward Calm Amid Chaos. You can find her blog at www.jacksonyoga.ca.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Short fiction, blogging, creative non-fiction, poetry
  • Profile picture of A. A. Jankiewicz
    About:
    Agnes is a graphic and web designer by day and the author of the Q-16 series by night. As her Twitter and Instagram state in both cases she drinks coffee and makes things.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction
  • Profile picture of Luscinia Kay
    About:
    Kay (as she prefers to be called), has been reading for as long as she can remember and making up stories for just as long. She's particularly interested in anything funny or scary, and is currently working on co-writing her first novel.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Postmodernism, Horror, Satire
  • Profile picture of Patricia Keeney
    About:
    Literary and theatre critic Creative writing professor
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Novels & Poetry & Journalism
  • Profile picture of Jessica Van de Kemp
    About:
    Jessica Van de Kemp is a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Waterloo. She recently completed her PhD in English. Her poem, "Slant of the Girl," was shortlisted for the 2015 Montreal International Poetry Prize, judged by Eavan Boland.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Poetry; Flash Fiction; Drama
  • Profile picture of Mark Koning
    About:
    From an early age, a creative imagination turned into a passion, and it eventually made Mark decide to further enhance his skills by working toward obtaining a Creative Writing diploma through the Stratford Career Institute.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Memoir, Fiction
  • Profile picture of Aris Koumandaros
    About:
    A resident of Richmond Hill, I am currently working in the bio-pharmaceutical field for over 25 years. I love writing and I think it is time for me to get into creative writing, writing short stories. Joining The Writers' Community of York Region is a great start to connect and learn from other writers in this community.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Fiction, Technical Writing
  • Profile picture of Paul Lebedev
    About:
    Hello there! My name is Paul Lebedev. Born in Moscow, Russia and raised in Ontario, Canada, I've always loved to write. I've had to switch from Russian to English at a very young age. I primarily write short stories and novels with strong elements of the fantastical. I am also a professional copywriter.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Fiction, short stories, novels, fantasy, memoir, autobiography, essays
  • Profile picture of Jaana Lehtola
    About:
    Jaana is a new member who enjoys taking WCYR workshops. The community of writers and the workshops help foster confidence to learn the craft of writing. Jaana writes on personal growth and recovery from PTSD and addiction, offering hope and inspiration. Through a U of T  memoir-writing  course the students meet monthly to encourage each other to write and strengthen accountability. Both of these writer's communities validate we all have a story to tell.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    memoir, inspirational
  • Profile picture of David A. Lloyd
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    Writing Focus or Interests:
    thriller, mystery, acton-adventure, science fiction.
  • Profile picture of Erika Loughran MacNeil
    About:
    Dancer by training. Teacher by trade. Singer and painter on the side. Mother of two and dog owner. Movie buff and karaoke queen.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Poetry. Flash fiction.
  • Profile picture of ABDULRAHMAN MATAR
    About:
    Abdulrahman Matar, a Syrian writer and journalist resident in Canada since 2015. He has published five books in poetry, short stories, novels, and political studies. His novel has been translated into English, and will be published later, and a joint book (with refugee writers) will be published for the stories of the book in exile next year. He is the director of the Syrian-Mediterranean Cultural Forum in Canada. He writes in the Arab press.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Novel - poetry - political and social research, opinion articles
  • Profile picture of Gary D. McGugan
    About:
    After a long and successful career in the world of corporate business, I finally have time to tell stories. So far, I've published a trilogy of corporate intrigue (Three Weeks Less a DayThe Multima Scheme, Unrelenting Peril) using fictional Multima Corporation as a backdrop and the world as its setting. In 2020, I released Pernicious Pursuit -- A Howard Knight Escapade. In April 2021, A Web of Deceit hit the bookshelves. My most recent release is A Slippery Shadow Since September 2020, I serve as Co-Chair of the WCYR Board and love interacting with our entire membership!
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Fiction - Novels of Suspense & Intrigue
  • Profile picture of Bev McLeish
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  • Profile picture of MJ Moores
    About:
    MJ is addicted to writing, helping writers, and cats. She is an English teacher turned freelance writer and editor.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Speculative Fiction & Romantic Suspense Writer, Author, Editor, Indie Author Coach.
  • Profile picture of Beverley Neilson
    About:
    I live in a small, rural community in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada with my husband William and our dog, George. My favourite pastimes are reading a good book and writing. I also enjoy leisure time on the water and spending time with family and friends.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    I love a good murder mystery, a whodunit.
  • Profile picture of Kathryn O'Dwyer
    About:
    I'm a retired business executive but my first career was as an English secondary school teacher. I love to read and have found writing a creative outlet now that I am no longer able to travel. I'd like to say I have a dog but I'm quite happy just dog-sitting for others.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Children's novels and adult travel stories.
  • Profile picture of Douglas Owen
    About:
    Writer, author, editor, publisher In 2012 I started my writing journey. In 2015, my journey as a publisher began. With a wonderful but small staff, the dream began.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    Science Fiction, Fantasy, Y/A Fantasy, Fiction, Horror
  • Profile picture of Nanci Pattenden
    About:
    Nanci M. Pattenden is a professional genealogist, an author of historical crime fiction, humourous paranormal fiction, and has one story in the anthology The Human Condition.
    Writing Focus or Interests:
    historical crime fiction, paranormal