
Michelle Swallow is a writer in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Her book, The Mackenzie River Guide, has helped numerous paddlers travel down Canada’s longest river. She has a Substack travel blog (Biking to Bakeries) about her family’s cycle-tourism adventure across France and Denmark. Michelle’s debut novel will be published by Freehand Books in early 2026. In addition to creative projects, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, and attempting northern gardening.