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Becky D. Alexander, a lifelong resident of Cambridge, Ontario, was raised in a rural area on the outskirts of Hespeler. Throughout her career, she was dedicated to education and held various positions with the Waterloo Regional District School Board until her retirement in 2000.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Becky is also an award-winning poet with published works that have gained international recognition. With a desire to support the talents of local writers, she established a small literary press.

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BeckyD.AlexanderhaslivedinCambridge,Ontarioallherlife.ShewasraisedinaruralsettingontheedgeofHespeler.TeachingwasherpassionandsheheldseveralpositionswiththeWaterlooRegionalDistrictSchoolBoarduntilherretirementin2000.Anawardwinning,internationallypublishedpoet,Beckydecidedshewantedtopromotelocalwritersandestablishedasmallindependentpublishingcompany,CraigleighPress.Anyprofitsfromonebookwereturnedbackintoproducingthenextauthor’sworks.ShehasreadherworksatmanyvenuesinOntarioandKentuckyandorganizedpoetryreadingsinCambridge.Shehasalsoofferedworkshopsforwriters.BeckywasawardedtheBerniceAdam’sAwardforhercontributionstotheLiteraryArtsinCambridge.Herbookcreditsinclude:DownHammett’sLane;LostBoots;OnRaven’sWing;DaysTheWillowsChoose;SunshineDays;andherlatestwork,Shrapnel:TalesofaSoldierDad.ShehasalsocollaboratedwithotherpoetstowriteInL.M.’sGarden,haikubytwo,andCloudShine.Hernewestbookrelease,Portals,isalsoacollaborationwithKatherineL.GordonandStanleyJ.White.