Writings

John is in the editing stages of his first full-length book, currently titled “Motel Matchbooks”. It’s the 30-day autobiofictional journal of his 2009 North American “Uphill…Both Ways” Tour!
More info coming soon!

Magazine Articles

Mostly from John’s freelance writing days at Spotlight on Business Magazine. It really was a dream side-hustle (until it wasn’t!), as John got to write about all his favourite things! beer, booze, log homes, cars, hot sauce, leisure activities… check out some of these articles!

Brewing Great beer in Wine Country – Cannery Brewing
Hitting the Ground Running – Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company
Art on the Prairies – Back Country Log Homes Inc.
Great Vibes, Great Beer – Blindman Brewing
Bombs Away! – Red Collar Brewing
Technology Meets Boundless Design – Nicola Logworks
Kick Back and Relax – The Collingwood Brewery
Demolishing Stereotypes, Branding a Future – DIY Mom
Shaking Up Auto Repair – Fiix
Beer of the People! – Grain Bin Brewing Company
Going Live With Spicy Goodness – Tasting the Heat
Quality on the Road – Iron Heart Canning Co.
Adventures in Creative Beer – Mispillion River Brewing
Upfitting the Mobile Revolution – Woodfield Canada Inc.
Making Dreams Come True – Near North Log Homes
The Spirit of the North – NWT Brewing Co.
A Rising Star – The City of Perryville, Missouri
Synergy Between Earth and Sky(scraper)- PLANT
A Special Delivery From the West – Postmark Brewing
Community Spirits – Old Prairie Sentinel Distillery
Savoring Life Through Spirits – Still 630
Eye-Catching Upgrades For Your Ride – MGP Caliper Covers
Hitting the Lake Standing Up – Blu Wave SUP
Spanning Generations Into the Future – Wiggly Bridge Distillery
Join the Wolfpack – Wolfhead Distillery
World-Class Service in a Down Home Atmosphere – Cobequid Mountain Sports