About
DarkWinter Press is an independent press from Ontario, Canada which publishes outstanding novellas, novels, short story collections, and poetry collections in both paperback and e-book form.
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DarkWinter Literary Magazine is an independent online publication which focuses on short fiction and poetry.
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Baxter House Editions is the reprint division of DarkWinter Press, focused on giving new life to books which, through no fault of their own, are no longer available.
Whether you're emerging or established, we want your weird, your traditional with a twist, your humour, your dark thoughts, or your elation. We’re open to anything—just make it interesting. Make us think.
Suzanne Craig-Whytock, Editor-In-Chief
Suzanne is an award-winning Canadian writer and author of six novels Smile, The Dome, The Seventh Devil, The Devil You Know (Bookland Press), Charybdis (JC Studio Press), and Nomads of the Modern Wasteland (upcoming Running Wild Press). She is also the author of two short story collections Feasting Upon The Bones, and Dark Nocturnes (JC Studio Press). Her humorous non-fiction collection What Any Normal Person Would Do was longlisted for the Leacock Medal for Humour. Her short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction have appeared in numerous online and print publications. It has always been her dream to showcase other writers and she thanks her mother for telling her to go for it.
Katelyn Whytock, Assistant Editor
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Katelyn is an accomplished editor with a passion for the written word. An author herself, she understands how to engage a reader. She credits her cat, Ilana, as her muse.
Katelyn is also available for freelance editing--contact her through darkwinterlit@gmail.com
Rae Hillebrecht, Junior Editor
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Rae is a 3rd year student at McMaster University for English and Creative Writing. Her goal is to have a life surrounded by stories - both by writing her own, and helping others tell theirs. She wants to help fill the world with the books and stories she needed to read as a child. When not working, Rae enjoys longsword fencing with her HEMA club, reading fantasy books, and playing Magic:The Gathering.
Katharina Webb, Marketing Manager
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Katharina is a Marketing, Communications, and Branding professional with over eight years of experience developing and executing digital and traditional marketing campaigns and strategies that drive growth and generate return on investment. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with family and friends.
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