John Stephens
Bewildering Stories biography
I am a freelance writer living in Calgary, Alberta. I write anecdotal and observational articles with a humorous spin. I also pen short fiction stories of suspense, unease and eerie situations.
My published works have appeared in:- The Horror Zine Magazine (Sacramento, California) . December 2018 issue: “Last Look” (short fiction).
- Your Signal Hill Views (Calgary, Alberta): August 2021: “Directions.” March 2021: “Bystander.” December 2020: “I Saw the Light.” September 2020: “COVID-19.”
- Lifestyle - Resident Perspectives: April 7, 2019: “More Bus Blues”; January 11, 2019: “Bus Blues.”
- WestWord Magazine (Edmonton, Alberta); January-March 2018 issue: “Keeping the Hindsight Hound at Bay” and January - February 2010 issue: “You Know You're a Writer When...”
- The Kerby News (Calgary); February 2013: “Moments in Time.” May 2012: “For Those Who Seek Directions in Life.” March 2012: “Once Upon a Time, Life Was Easier Wasn't it?”
- Ulterior Magazine (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario); September 2008: “Politics and Voting.”
I am a member of the Writers' Guild of Alberta.
I have completed the Creative Writing program offered by the Winghill Writing School (Ottawa) in 2009.
I have consulted the Writers in Residence at the Calgary Public Library; critiqued by authors Ken Rivard, Rona Altrows
Critiqued by author Joan-Marie Galat (Edmonton)
Copyright © 2021 by John Stephens
