
Author, Journalist, Editor, Columnist, Reviewer
Toronto, Canada Area

Author, Journalist, Editor, Columnist, Reviewer
Toronto, Canada Area
My book, The 30 Second Commute: A Non Fiction Comedy About Writing and Working From Home, about my career as pop culture, book, music and restaurant critic has just been released!
I have written for The Toronto Star, Metro Newspaper (Restaurant Critic and Columnist) , Dine.TO, PCWorld.ca, alive, Canadian Running (Celebrity Columnist), BizMe , 2:The Magazine for Couples, BizBash, Lifestyle, Muskoka, The Writer (Contributing Editor, Columnist), eatdrink (Food Columnist), Quill & Quire, WCities, Organic Lifestyle, Positively Green, The Dalhousie Review, pan (Editor, Columnist & Feature Writer), New England Theatre Journal, 2Sense, Write Magazine (Assistant Editor & Reviews Editor), Film International Journal, Surface & Symbol (Arts Columnist), Pages, Beyond Fitness, TIDINGS, Paste, Washington Asia Press Newspaper, Canadian Homestead, MacWorldCanada.ca, Impact and RicePaper, to name just a few.
I have over a decade of professional journalistic experience.
I am a member of the Ntl Book Critics Circle. I was the Assoc Books Editor at Popmatters and Asst Editor & Reviews Editor at Write Magazine.
I am the restaurant critic for Toronto Metro News. I am also Co-Editor of Pan Magazine. I write about food for a number of websites and publications.
I also specialize in celebrity interviews. I have interviewed Jann Arden, Jully Black, Michael Holmes, Colin & Justin, Ivana Santilli, K-OS, etc.. I also have interviewed many famous chefs during my years as a food writer and restaurant critic and continue to be requested for chef interviews and profiles.
In addition to the areas above, I write in all areas of travel, health + fitness, technology, beauty, fashion, design and style as well.
The Knack is a blog where I review new products and other fun things.
I have also contributed essays to many books.
Samples of my writing can be found at my website. I always meet my deadlines and take the job of writing seriously, but have fun with the content.
- popculture and lifestyle writer for over a decade.
- popculture, book, music + restaurant critic.
- specialize in celebrity + chef interviews.
- I write in all areas of travel, food, beauty, fashion, design + style.
- I have written for hundreds of magazines, newspapers, journals and websites and contributed to several nonfiction books + encyclopedias.
- I review products from technology, cosmetics, clothing, purses, jewelry, stationery, food, eco products, skin care + more .
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 1997 — Present (13 years )
Non-fiction writing that covers everything from viewer discretion advisories to Toronto's hidden architectural gems. From tips to making your living room look brand new with just a few adjustments to searching for the city’s best bouillabaisse.
writerscramp is where the real world is dissembled and discoursed - writings by author, ournalist, columnist, essayist and cultural critic Stephanie Dickison.
Creative Writing & Communications
I have also taken (and taught) many writing and editing courses. I also studied food history and have attended many food classes and courses for over a decade
travel, food, technology, home, style, beauty, fashion, design, environment
Member of TravelWriters.com
Voting Member of National Book Critics Circle
Canadian Association of Journalists Member
Member of Writer’s Marketing Association
Member of Urban Music Association of Canada
Voting Member for Winter Music Conference
Stitches Magazine Editorial Advisor
Member of Canadian Arts Network
Access Copyright Affiliate Member
Member of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority
Voting Member for Canadian Music Week - Cast Voting Ballot for CMW Industry Awards
Member of Toronto Arts Coalition Council
Recipe Tester for The Good Home Cookbook
Member of the Endangered Fish Alliance
Writer’s Directory Member
Certified Fitness Instructor