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First Readers
Behind every submission is a labour of care, and behind every decision is a reader who meets that work with equal attention. At Utopia Publishing, we are deeply grateful to the writers who trust us with their work and to the readers who give their time and energy to consider each manuscript with patience, curiosity, and belief in what a story can become.
Erika Teves is studying English and Creative writing at Western University. She is a writer primarily in nonfiction and fiction genres and loves to read an array of books to appreciate a variety of authors and stories! Her experience with workshopping has pushed her dream to be involved in the publishing industry and help authors find moments of success. She is excited to be a part of Utopia Publishing to help uncover new stories and bring them to light!
Gabi Borecki is currently pursuing a double major in French and SASAH (Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities), along with a minor in criminology at Western University. While she hopes to pursue a career in the legal field, she also have a strong passion for literature, creative writing, and poetry. Gabi is incredibly excited to begin her journey with Utopia Publishing, supporting emerging authors in sharing their poetic voices, while continuing to discover and strengthen her own!
Audrey Kawa is a first year Linguistics student at Western University. She is a lifelong reader and writer, having drafted her first work "Cats Love GPSs" at only five years old! Her dream is to work at a publishing company and retire as a writer in the countryside.
Danika Barkey is a fourth-year English literature student, soon graduating to pursue her Master’s of Arts in the same field. She specializes in the Victorian period but loves an adventurous fantasy outside her studies. When she isn’t reading or writing, she is probably cuddling with her cats, watching Lord of the Rings, or learning a new hobby.