Born and raised Albertan, English Lit major from the University of Calgary, RCAF Captain (ret), and currently splits his time flying helicopters, learning the publishing business, editing, learning to code, and, as ever, reading. With so many inspirational authors to work with, writing might also find itself in the queue. As managing partner of BWL Publishing JD Shipton focuses on the day to day operation of this Canadian Publishing house, making sure that the authors, musicians, editors and admin staff receive the support and guidance required. With a love of literature and a passion for the written word, JD looks forward to guiding BWL Publishing Inc. into the next decade, starting wtih the exciting launch of our series of creative non-fiction musician bios, and in the same year another of BWL Publishing's celebrated historical collection on Canada, The Paranormal Canadiana Collection, with the release in April of 2025, of Night at the Legislature by BWL Author, Nancy M. Bell