Event Speaker: JF Garrard

JF Garrard is an award-winning speculative fiction author, editor, publisher, and podcaster. She is the author of the supernatural historical novel The Ghost Bride of Gum San and children’s book I Am a Marble!, and editor of the anthology Infusion. She is the creator and host of The Artsy Raven podcast, recognized by Feedspot as one of the Top 60 Literature Podcasts and Top 10 Canadian Literature Podcasts. Beyond her writing, JF serves as President of the Canadian Authors Association’s Toronto Branch, President of Dark Helix Press, and Deputy Editor of Ricepaper Magazine. Through these roles, she champions Canadian literature and supports emerging writers. Her complete bibliography and portfolio are available at jfgarrard.com. She can be found on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok as @jfgarrard.