We at Thistledown Press are excited to announce that Meredith Hambrock is our new Assistant Editor! Meredith brings years of experience as a writer, editor, and teacher to the team. She was the 2023-24 Saskatoon Public Library Writer in Residence and has taught creative writing at various postsecondary institutions, including the University of Saskatchewan and Vancouver Island University. Her second novel, She’s a Lamb!, was recently named a 2025 Best Book of the Year from Indigo.
We will miss Kate O’Gorman on our editorial team, and wish her all the best in her next chapter. It’s been such a pleasure to work alongside Kate, with her keen eye and her enthusiasm for Canadian literature, and we thank her for all of her excellent work!
Meredith will be working closely with our Editorial Director, Elizabeth Philips, to bring the best in Canadian literature into the hands of our readers. Please direct editorial queries to [email protected].
Welcome to the ThistleTeam, Meredith! Now, let’s get reading!

