Let me introduce myself...

Although I've lived in Canada since I was five years old, I'm very proud of my Polish heritage and speak the language fluently. I left Poland at the age of three to escape communism, and after a couple of years in Italy, settled in Canada. As a young girl, I developed a love for reading, writing, and stories, and often participated in speech and essay contests on various topics. English was always one of my favourite classes.

As I was always fascinated with human behaviour, I pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and criminology at the University of Toronto and went on to complete a Masters in criminology. As you can imagine, I spent a fair bit of time writing essays and research papers. After graduating, I worked for a criminal justice non-profit and later went on to become a writer for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, where I wrote over a 1000 administrative law decisions pertaining to complaints and investigations.

I later focused on a more creative style of writing for Best Version Media, serving as the content coordinator for one of their publications. I created original articles and content, researched upcoming events, interviewed community members and shared their stories, collaborated with contributors, coordinated with graphic designers, and proofread and approved the final product for print.

In addition to currently working as a regulatory advisor where I review complex administrative investigations into violations of federal statutes, I also provide freelance editorial, writing and design services, as outlined on my services page. In my spare time, I pursue my love of creative writing. I have published a children's picture book, The Great Stuffy Takeover, and two fantasy novels, The Prism and Emerald Passage. There's more to come, so stay tuned!

When I get a moment to read, I love complex stories that explore the grit and depth of human emotion and take the reader on an adventure. An epic battle between good and evil will always make my reading or streaming list, which is probably why I can watch Lord of the Rings on repeat. I love the magical and the inspirational, and am always blown away by the incredible creativity of the human imagination and the ability of creators to stretch the limits of what's possible. In my own writing, I focus on fantasy, speculative, and metaphysical fiction, thrillers, magical realism, literary fiction, children's picture books, and non-fiction with a focus on societal issues and well-being. I'm captivated by the mysteries of the universe, the untapped potential of the human mind, and ancient and untold history.

I don't like putting myself in a box. I have many varied interests, and this applies to music, literature, and activities generally. I love to be outdoors and try to stay active as much as possible. My brain is always firing, and I don't remember the last time I took a nap in the middle of the day. But that's exactly how I like it - moving forward and keeping busy! I appreciate all four of nature's amazing seasons, which takes me from being on the water to walking my dog on a fall day, chasing a thrill on the ski hills, and tending to my perennial garden. And if you haven't already guessed by some of the photos on my website and social media, I adore German Shepherds! I have been blessed to own two and have a deep love for this incredible breed.

We are all gifted an incredible mind with the potential to accomplish great things. As human beings, we have an innate need to progress, create, and improve ourselves and our communities. For this reason, I try to take every opportunity to learn, travel, and embark on new adventures, and am a strong believer in the law of attraction and the power of positive energy and thought. I believe that human potential should never be wasted, and have deep admiration for the scientific, literary, and cultural contributions made by the brilliant minds that have shaped our society. I am proud and grateful to be a part of western civilization and it's Christian roots, which I believe should be protected at all costs. For this reason, I also work with classical studies and cultural groups to deepen an appreciation for western civilization and the rights and privileges it allows us to have.

Thank you for taking a moment to get to know me. I hope you have a blessed day and I look forward to possibly working with you in the future!

Aneta Torchia