Fantasy Author | Speaker | Writing Instructor
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Website: markfeenstra.com
Contact: Contact Form
Professional Profile
Independent fantasy author with a background in high-volume fiction production, ghostwriting, and community-building within the writing space. Founder of a regional writing organization and active panelist and speaker at literary and genre events. Focused on emotionally resonant, slower-paced fantasy centered on community, identity, and everyday stakes.
Authorship & Publications
Primary Works
- The Traveling Librarian (forthcoming novel, expected publication April 2026)
- The Wolf of the Library (novella, set in The Traveling Librarian world)
Short Fiction
- The Seventh Moonrise Most Profound
- A Cook’s Errand
- The River Bride
Serialized Fiction
- Whisper of the Wilding Woods
Additional Writing Experience
- Published 45+ works of fiction across multiple genres and pen names
- Extensive experience as a professional ghostwriter
Speaking & Public Engagement
Panels & Events
- Faerie & Fantasy Faire (March 2026, Sidney, BC)
- Panel: Stories as Sanctuary: Fiction as a Tool for Healing
- WCSFA CONnections (November 2025, Burnaby, BC)
- Reading
- Panel: Whispers in the Archive: The Power of Lost and Forbidden Knowledge
- Panel: Writing Craft
- Word Vancouver (September 2025)
- Author signing
Positioning Strengths
- Fiction as emotional experience (sanctuary, healing, identity)
- Fantasy as low-stakes, community-centered storytelling
- Craft discussions grounded in real production experience
Teaching & Community Leadership
Founder
- Vancouver Genre Writers (VGW)
- Established and led a local writing community
- Organized events and facilitated writer connections
Instruction & Facilitation
- Taught writing workshops
- Led beginner critique groups
- Mentored emerging writers
Publishing & Industry Experience
- Independent publishing via platforms such as Amazon KDP
- Experience navigating both indie and traditional publishing landscapes
- Built catalog across multiple genres and markets
- Developed audience through direct channels (newsletter, free fiction, social platforms)
Additional Creative Experience
Photography
- Former professional photographer
- Project work includes:
- Sword Play
- Kartveli
- Occupy Vancouver
Platforms & Audience Development
- Newsletter: Among the Stacks
- Active on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Bluesky
- Offers free fiction to build readership funnel
Career Highlights
- Transitioned from traditional employment to full-time writing
- Built a multi-genre fiction catalog (45+ works)
- Founded and grew a regional writing community
- Established presence as a panelist and public speaker