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This is by no means the first list or the most comprehensive list, but I wanted to dedicate a space to the Canadian Christian authors I've either read for a long time or have recently discovered.

The inspiration for this list comes from I Read Canadian Day, which is on the first Wednesday of November each year. I have linked directly to the author's books on Amazon, along with a website if applicable.

If this list grows, I'm happy to further separate authors out by genres, etc. so for now, happy scrolling (list is in alphabetical order by author's last name; in the case of double-barrelled last names being filed in a different order, please let me know and I'll fix it).

Canadian Christian Fiction Authors

Author Genre More Links Location
Carolyne Aarsen Contemporary, romance Site AB
Jacqueline Adam Romantic suspense Site BC
R.J. Anderson Fantasy, sci-fi, YA Site
April Barcalow Historical, non-fiction devotionals Site 🍁 in US
Hannah Beth YA romance Site BC
Sigmund Brouwer Historical fiction, YA, children's literature Site AB
Kirsten Clark Contemporary Site AB
Carly L. Carlson Historical IG AB
Valerie Comer Contemporary Site BC
Tom Cunningham Short stories ON
Sara Davison Romantic suspense Site ON
Karen DeBlieck Fantasy, YA, poetry, non-fiction Site
Selina De Luca Fantasy, fairy tale adaptations, YA Site
Kelly Dowswell Fantasy IG
Tracey Dyck Fantasy, YA Site
Brittany Eden Romance, royalty Site Vancouver, BC
Linda Ford Historical Site AB
Johanna Frank Speculative fiction, Christian living Site ON
Anne Gibson Contemporary fiction Site BC
Morgan Taylor Gisebrecht Historical, rom-com IG BC
Beka Gremikova Fantasy, fairy tale adaptations Site ON
Elsa Henderson Biblical, historical AB
Skye Hoffert Fantasy Site BC
Jenelle Hovde Biblical, historical, mystery Site 🍁 in US
PD Janzen Medical Site
Patricia Johns Amish Site AB
Kimberly Rae Jordan Contemporary romance Site MB
Deanna Koch Historical IG AB
Jil Koller Fantasy Site ON
Sandra V. Konechny Contemporary romance SK
Katja H. Labonté Historical Site QC
Nicole Lam Historical, contemporary, romance Site AB
Leah Lindeman Historical, set in Canada Site ON
Nathaniel Luscombe Fantasy, sci-fi Site ON
Susan Anne Mason Historical, contemporary Site Toronto, ON
Rachel McMillan Historical, non-fiction Site Toronto, ON
Randy W. Miller Biblical fiction Site SK
Iris Munchinsky Romance, suspense FB MB
Julia Naus Author in progress Site
Janette Oke Historical AB
Rena Groot Ord Historical fiction, non-fiction, children's literature Site BC
Ashley Osborne Children's literature Site AB
Benita J. Prins Fantasy, fairy tale adaptations, Catholic fiction Site
Murray Pura Historical, contemporary Site AB
Grace R. Pringle Short stories, poetry, YA fantasy Site
Adella Quick Fantasy Site
Chelsea Rae Historical, set in Canada Site AB
Nancy Rempel Memoir, Bible studies Site BC
Amy Renaud Historical, devotionals, short stories Site NS
Cara E. Ruegg Fantasy, YA, Catholic fiction Site
Robyn Sarty Fairy tale retellings Site NS
Helena Smrcek Romantic suspense Site
Christine Hill Suntz Historical romance Site ON
Jack A. Taylor Biblical fiction, historical fiction, short stories, Children's literature Site BC
Laura Thomas Romantic suspense, YA, children's literature Site BC
Samantha Thomas Historical, contemporary Site Calgary, AB
Terrie Todd Historical fiction Site MB
Cydnie Trenholm Young adult, new adult Christian action Site AB
Darlene L. Turner Suspense Site ON
Hazel Vale Romantic sci-fi Site ON
Kyrie Wang YA medieval fiction Site QC
Kendra Warden Romantic suspense, Catholic fiction Site ON
Chelsey Welwood Historical Site AB
Courtney Westerhof Contemporary IG ON
Meghann Whistler Contemporary Site 🍁 in US
Chrissy Willems Children's literature Site SK
Laurie Wood Romantic suspense Site Central Canada
Amanda Wright Christian fantasy Site BC
Diana Yacoub Children's literature IG

Canadian Christian Non-Fiction Authors

Author Genre More Links Location
Mark Buchanan Church leadership, spiritual formation, historical fiction Site Calgary, AB
D.A. Carson Theology, Bible commentaries 🍁 in US
Tim Challies Theology, Christian living, spiritual formation Site Toronto, ON
Erwin Lutzer Theology, Christian living, current events 🍁 in US
Ken Shigematsu Spiritual formation Vancouver, BC
Gordon T. Smith Church leadership, spiritual formation Site Calgary, AB
Rod Wilson Christian psychology, counselling Vancouver, BC

Biographies of Canadian Christians

Books Set in Canada

If you're interested in adding to this list or see corrections that need to be made, please email me at christianshelves [at] gmail [dot] com or drop a comment. Thank you for helping me support and celebrate Canadian Christian authors!

Abbreviations:
AB = Alberta; BC = British Columbia; MB = Manitoba; NB = New Brunswick; NL = Newfoundland and Labrador; NT = Northwest Territories; NS = Nova Scotia; NU = Nunavut; ON = Ontario; PE = Prince Edward Island; QC = Quebec; SK = Saskatchewan; YT = Yukon

Disclaimer: I have not read all of these authors and this list only serves as a reference guide. Inclusion on here does not necessarily represent endorsement. Thank you!

Note: Thank you to other Canadian readers and authors who have suggested additions! I am most appreciative to Katja H. Labonté for assisting with the initial callout and Tracey Larlham for her recent work on promoting Canadian Christian authors on her social media.

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