Contributors
Rob Budde teaches creative writing and critical theory at the University of Northern British Columbia. He has published seven books (poetry, novels, interviews, and prose poems). His most recent book is Finding Ft. George from Caitlin Press.
Amanda Follett is a freelance writer who once knitted half a scarf. She spins her yarns from her home near Smithers.
Rob Sturney has lived in New Hazelton since 1981. He is fanatical about cycling, coffee and travel, especially if he can enjoy them all simultaneously.
Hans Saefkow is an award-winning editorial cartoonist, illustrator and set designer. If you see this man, do not approach him, feed him, or listen to his idle chatter. It is simply best not to encourage him.
Julie Chaplin is originally from Ontario but is growing roots in Smithers. A Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, she offers Oriental Bodywork Therapy when she isn’t running after her toddler, playing in the dirt, or singing her heart out.
Lee White is a father, husband, and recovering nomad setting down roots in Smithers. He works with Community Capacity Building Strategy in the northwest. Lee is the author of rapt in awe and forthcoming novel and then we dance.
Charlynn Toews has been in printing and publishing since 1985. She has been published in daily and weekly newspapers, national magazines, and loves a good regional. She writes a regular column for Northword from her home in Terrace.
Jane Stevenson lives on an acreage near Telkwa with her husband, two young children and various farm animals. She writes often, usually on the back of grocery receipts and occasionally with crayons.
Matt J Simmons is a freelance writer currently based in Prince Rupert. He writes primarily about BC’s incredible landscapes, both natural and cultural, and is continuously seeking out the next big adventure.
Tanya Davidson is a casual outdoor enthusiast who enjoys the Northwest’s seasonal pursuits. Between polishing her canoe strokes, chasing her toddler around the yard, and the usual gamut of trashy fiction and serious non-fiction, her season looks pretty much booked.
Frances Riley is a part-time writer, part-time musician and full-time outdoor addict living in sunny Prince Rupert. Raised on a sailboat and currently apprenticing in the mountains, she loves singing–and writing–northern BCs praises.
Tracy Morton is a family physician on Haida Gwaii. His philosophy of care is to equip people with the best available information to make health decisions that are right for them. Besides medicine, his interests include kayaking, climbing, cooking, travel, yoga and hanging out with his family.
Valerie Laub is an art therapist, poet, playwright and clown. She lives in Smithers.
Facundo Gastiazoro is a freelance designer who focuses on logos, posters, layout and illustrations. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Facundo is currently living in Smithers. His illustrations appear in every issue of Northword Magazine.
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