alexandershay

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Namealexander shay
Business NameYEGWrites Press
Websitewordpress.com
EmailEmail hidden; Javascript is required.
LocationEdmonton, Alberta
Biography

Alexander (he/they) is an autistic transgender writer with a goal to join other authors in breaking 2SLGBTQ+ from the confines of the "coming out” narrative as the only queer narrative. He explores darker themes and characters from an empathetic standpoint; there are no 'villains' in his stories, only antagonists. He is also project lead for YEGWrites Press.

Publications

Bolo Tie Collective Vols. IV - VII
Lida Literary Issue 01
Capital City Press Anthology, Vol. 2
YEGWrites, Vol. 1: A COVID Year

Awards

2021 Dr. MacEwan Literary Arts Scholarship
2023 Sharon L. Henderson Award for Young and Emerging Writers

Experience

BA, minor in Creative Writing
apprentice in the 2023 WGA Mentorship Program
editor & contributor for the Bolo Tie Collective (vol. IV - VII)
editing, organizing, formatting, designing, & publishing for YEGWrites Vol. 1: A COVID Year
creator of YEGWrites Press, your new indie press publishing works by authors in Edmonton & surrounding area

Memberships

Writer's Guild of Alberta
YEGWrites/YEGWrites Press

Genres
  • Blogging
  • Creative Nonfiction
  • Essay
  • Flash Fiction
  • General Fiction
  • Horror
  • Mystery / Suspense / Thriller
  • Poetry
  • Science Fiction
  • Short Stories
  • Spoken Word
  • Urban Fantasy
Services
  • Developmental Editing
  • Editing
  • Freelance Writing
  • Lectures / Public Speaking
  • Manuscript Reading / Consultation
  • Readings - Adult
  • Substantive / Structural Editing
  • Website / Blog Writing
  • Workshops - Adult
Twitteralexander shay on Twitter
LinkedInalexander shay on LinkedIn
Other Contact

https://bio.link/alexauthorshay
https://bio.link/yegwritespress

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