Heidi von Palleske is a Canadian novelist, poet, and performer whose work blends literary depth with wit, sensuality, and emotional complexity. She is the author of They Don’t Run Red…
I'm Nastassia, a poet based in Ontario and originally from Jamaica. I've always loved words—the way they carry rhythm, emotion, and truth. I started writing poetry at 16, often in…
Michelle Hillyard is an award-winning poet and literary organizer. She previously co-directed the weekly poetry series Art Bar and a monthly poetry series 'Verses Out Loud', was a board member…
Stanley, local nerd. I've always thought I would make a video game.
Who would have thought writing a book was in the books and why would playing hockey have anything…
I am 63 years old, married, and a resident of Mississauga, Ontario.
I am a published author, having published 2 novels, and have entries in the Mississauga Writers Group "Word…
Born in Mumbai, Sneha Subramanian Kanta is an academician, writer, and editor. She is the sixth Poet Laureate of the City of Mississauga (2026 - 2028). She is the author…
CEO and Founder of Youth Justice Education Services. Author of five published books. Most recently, December 2025, "Uncaged, Freeing Black and Minority Youth from Criminalization", gained best-seller tag on the…
Photographer, Canadian Society of Cinematographers (Associate Life Member) Member of Courtney Park Literary Circle.
Eyinimofe came to poetry through grief — losing her mother and one of her closest friends just four months apart. What began as letters to her mother, a way to…
Vivek Verma narrates the efforts of several Indian historical characters who work towards a common objective in his debut book, Mahatma Among the Revolutionaries.
Vivek is a graduate of Delhi…
Anita Best is an Ontario-based Canadian indie romance author who writes deeply emotional stories filled with tenderness, tension, and transformative love. Her work explores connection, healing, and the quiet complexities…
Paul Edward Costa (He/Him) is an award-winning poet and spoken word artist. He directs Toronto's Outer Haven Poetry Night series, is a full member of the League of Canadian Poets,…