Theodora “Theo” Sterling (she/her) is a queer writer from Alberta who always carries a fountain pen and journal everywhere she goes. She occasionally posts poems (and cat pictures) on Instagram and Substack.

When she’s not writing, Theo enjoys metal music, reading, and exploring her city. She also spends a lot of time with her partner and her rather large, loving cat.

published works:

• “Morning” – Poem, Petal Projections, Issue 07: Fall 2023 (Get a copy)
• “The Vigil” – Poem, Petal Projections, Issue 08: Winter 2023 (Get a copy)
• “Domestic” – Poem, Petal Projections, Issue 08: Winter 2023 (Get a copy)
• “To Name It” – Poem, FEELS Zine, Issue 21: Sad, January 2024 (Get a copy)
• “Solstice” – Poem, The Taborian, Inaugural Issue (Digital): 2024 (Read online)
• “To The Moon” – Poem, Snowflake Magazine, The Anthology Issue II (Get a copy)
• “The Fall” – Poem, Snowflake Magazine, The Anthology Issue II (Get a copy)
• “When” – Poem, Funicular Magazine, Issue 17: Summer 2025 (Get a copy)
• “Anger” – Poem, TrashLight Press, Notes App Poetry Series (Digital): 2025 (Read Online)
• “Grasshoppers” – Short Story, Dark Horses Magazine, Issue No. 50: March 2026 (Get a copy)

Other literary experience:

• Featured Poet, Peace and Love show, The Aviary, June 18, 2022
• Editorial Assistant, Divinations Magazine, Issue 3: The Siren Issue, Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 (Read online)
• Button Poetry Chapbook Competition, Semi-finalist: 2024
• Volunteer, Edmonton Poetry Festival, April 2024
• Featured Reader, Writers’ Guild of Alberta Pub Night, July 16, 2025
• Featured Reader, Writers’ Guild of Alberta Pub Night, January 21, 2026