february-2012

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.

Emily Bulmer is a longtime Smithereen who enjoys subjecting herself to unscientific experiments in living. She occasionally records her findings and reports positive results most of the time.
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Amanda Follett is a Smithers-based freelance writer who frequents Bulkley Valley trails by foot-power, bike-power, ski-power and—more often than not—dog-power.

Morgan Hite is a map-maker and writer who lives in Smithers with his wife and two sons. Among the four of them there are six possible two-way relationships.

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.

Katherine Bell is a writer and a teacher living at Lakelse Lake outside of Terrace. She is best left outdoors to frolic up mountains, glide through the water or roll in the snow. If found indoors, immediately remove.

Jane Stevenson is the owner of a little log cabin in Dorreen. Sadly, no pouches of gold nuggets were found in any of the walls during renovations.

Gillian Wigmore was raised in northern BC and now lives with her family in Prince George. Her book of poems, soft geography, was nominated for the Dorothy Livesay award and won the 2008 Relit award.

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.

Charlynn Toews has been in printing and publishing since 1985. She has 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.

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.

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 BC’s praises

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