Welcome to the world of powerful, transgressive stories that inspire true change. My life’s work is guiding these out into the open, transforming trouble into art.

Find me online at tnq.ca. Follow me on Substack @wateronstone.

Join me in 2026:

Jan. 20 | Exploring Memoir, with the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW KW).

Jan. 24-5 | Nurturing Spirit’s Life Writing Online Retreat.

May 6-10 | The Wild Writers Writing on the Land retreat at Wintergreen Studios.

Oct. 17 | Writing Hard Truths craft and ethics workshop at Malvern Public Library, Toronto.

Oct. 19 | Telling: Kitchen Table Tales women writers panel at St. Catharines Public Library.