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About the writer

Janet has over 15 years experience as a writer and digital content creator. She has written for national outlets such as the CBCGlobal News, Chatelaine and The Globe and Mail and provided editing services for HelloFresh Canada, Academy of Culinary Nutrition and other businesses. She was the digital managing editor at Food Network Canada before working in communications at TD Bank Group to help support environmental and social impact initiatives.

Before beginning her writing career, she worked in mental health research with the goal of becoming a psychotherapist – a goal she eventually achieved. These days, she is focused on fiction writing while continuing to support mental health in her community.