our featured writers
Abigail Grimes
Abigail Grimes is a multi-genre author of gripping fiction, poetry, and nonfiction with heart, and the host of Written By Grimes: The Podcast. Inspired by the world around her, Abigail’s work centres relatable yet flawed women in our contemporary world – their struggles, joy, and pain, and all the things they wish their mothers had warned them about. She is the author of the thriller The Violence of Fire and the poetry and prose collection For The Quiet, and the upcoming contemporary domestic thriller, Beautiful Things.
The Pretty Provocative Poet
The Pretty Provocative Poet is a spoken word artist, musician, producer, and author from Toronto. He currently has three poetry collections available: Black Men Cry Poetry, Blue Hearts & White Lies and Poetically Letting Go. He also has two poetry albums, Poetry In The Key Of Life and Still Me, on all digital platforms. All books and merch can be purchased through the Linktree in his Instagram bio. Follow him @theprettyprovocativepoet.
Judith Shaw
Judith Shaw is a poet and a member of the Durham Storytellers. She is the author of the children’s book My Grandmother Said Art Is Everywhere. Judith was born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised by her Grandma Wawa. Judith believes grandparents are wise and special, and that they should be loved, honoured, and respected. Judith works as a visiting home Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), but also finds delight tapping into her artistic abilities. She enjoys daydreaming and believes art arrives from the ability to dream and from the freeing of our imagination.
food, books, and more available from:
