Stephanie Roberts is the author of six psychological suspense novels, each shaped by her fascination with the human mind and the shadows it casts. Born in Canada, she set off on a transformative adventure in 2014 that carried her all the way to Perth, Australia. In October 2025, she felt the unmistakable pull of home and returned to Ontario, where she now continues her writing life.

Although she never pursued a BFA or MFA in creative writing, Stephanie’s academic background in Psychology and Sociology offered something just as valuable: a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between the human psyche and the social forces that shape it. Her encounters with individuals living with severe mental illness sparked her earliest story ideas. Her work as an advocate for the aged, the abused, and the bullied—and her direct confrontations with their perpetrators—provided even more raw material for the dark, complex characters who populate her novels.

Her journey to becoming a novelist has been anything but straightforward. Along the way, she has uncovered hard truths about herself, the craft of writing, and the realities of a writer’s life. Writeside‑Up was born from that journey—a space where she shares those lessons, offers encouragement, and connects with others navigating their own creative paths.

Stephanie invites you to join her. Share your triumphs, your missteps, your breakthroughs, and the moments that changed you. She looks forward to meeting you and walking a little further down the road together.