A village for
writers, built on
a chance encounter.

Dr. Linda Tucker

Linda is the founder and senior editor at Cup & Quill, and an English professor with over twenty years of experience teaching literature and writing. A specialist in African American literature, she is the author of Lockstep and Dance: Images of Black Men in Popular Culture.

In addition to editing, she offers coaching packages that turn ideas into stories and stories into books — providing guidance, accountability, and encouragement throughout the writing process. Every Cup & Quill journey begins with a free consultation with Linda herself.

Heather holds a PhD in English from the University of Alberta and is an associate professor of English at the University of Waterloo. Her expertise spans Caribbean women’s literature, Global and Black diaspora literatures, Canadian literature and activism, oral histories, and memoir. An award‑winning teacher and former scholarly‑journal editor, she helps writers craft detailed, engaging narratives. She lives in Toronto with her two teenage children.

Sara joined Cup & Quill as a senior editor in 2023. She holds a PhD in English from Texas A&M University and a BA in Writing and English from Loyola University Maryland, and is the author of Reading Like a Girl: Narrative Intimacy in Contemporary American Young Adult Literature. After two decades as an educator, she now works as an editor and project manager. She enjoys traveling, baking, and crafting, and lives in the mountains with her family.

Shannin has taught writing, including creative writing, at the university level for over twenty years. She earned her PhD in English from Northern Illinois University and her BA and MA, with an emphasis in creative writing, from Truman State University. Her scholarship centers on magical realism and, more recently, young adult literature. She excels at helping writers focus, maintain continuity, and refine their work — with a keen ear for believable dialogue.

Andy joined Cup & Quill in 2023 as an associate editor and proofreader. He holds a BSEd in Secondary English Education from Northern Arizona University and is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing through Lindenwood University. His non‑fiction writing on fatherhood and life as a dad has been featured nationwide in the blogs of birth‑workers — doulas and midwives.

Mike Cameron

Mike is a writer, speaker, serial entrepreneur, executive coach, and two‑time TEDx speaker — and a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. He began collaborating with Cup & Quill in 2021 and became an official partner in 2022.

He brings to Cup & Quill’s ‘front porch’ his business acumen, his talent for writing and coaching, and his love of people — especially for clients working on business writing, personal development books, and leadership‑focused content.