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Ryan Di Francesco

Editor-in-Chief

Ryan Di Francesco (he/him) is a Canadian writer, teacher and co-founder of Shadow and Sax. He began as a freelance journalist, with work appearing in The Toronto Star and outlets across North America, before turning his focus to poetry and fiction. His writing has appeared in Acta Victoriana, Pacific Review, Pinhole Poetry, Soliloquies Anthology, and more. His chapbooks include Mirage of Burning Things (Parlyaree Press), Skeleton Mine Disaster (Bottlecap Press), The Paper Hound and Canadian Classic (Alien Buddha Press). He was shortlisted for the Rhonda Gail Williford Poetry Prize. He also loves his dog, Lady Trixie Yellow Dog Mattel. @ryan_difrancesco

Jessica Miller

Editorial & Creative Director 

Jessica Miller (she/her) is a writer and co-founder of Shadow and Sax. She serves as Editorial and Creative Director, overseeing design, production, and the visual direction of the press. She has a long history in the magazine industry dating all the way back to 2010. 

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Her work is grounded in close attention and care for detail, from colour and layout to how a piece is edited, presented, and handled. She is at her best when immersed in the visual side of a project—choosing colours, refining layouts, and shaping how the work comes together as a whole. She spends her free time obsessing over her dog, Lady Trixie Yellow Dog Mattel. @jessiiica.anne

Beatriz Mac

Associate Editor

Beatriz Mac (she/her) is a Brazilian-Canadian writer and avid reader. She holds an Associate degree in Creative Writing from Capilano University and a BA in English from the University of Victoria, both with a focus on poetry and fiction. Her work gravitates toward emotional, raw and honest everyday moments as well as the immigrant experience. @beatrizmac.writing