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About Barbara Radecki

Barbara Radecki is an author and screenwriter based in Toronto. Her debut novel The Darkhouse landed her on the shortlist for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. Her writing has been highlighted on numerous reading lists from CBC to Forest of Reading, as well as being awarded grants from Canada Council for the Arts and Toronto Arts Council, development funding from Telefilm Canada, and a residency with Vermont Studio Center.

Barbara has written several screenplays, including Modern Persuasion, a film starring Alicia Witt and Bebe Neuwirth. Before transitioning to writing, Barbara was an established actor with dozens of film and TV show credits, including the original English dub of Sailor Neptune in the popular Sailor Moon series. 

Her acting background was invaluable during her narration of her audiobooks. Barbara has participated on numerous literary panels across Canada and enjoys lively discussions around storytelling.

Photography by Tim Leyes. Print-resolution photos available upon request.