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J.G. Chayko
@jgchayko.bsky.social
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Writer, actress, dancer and arthritis advocate. Writers Studio Graduate. Animal lover. Traveller. Novel in progress. https://linktr.ee/jgchayko
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J.G. Chayko @jgchayko.bsky.social · Nov 9
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I took first place in Royal City Literary Arts Society's writing contest for my story "The Homewrecker".

"This is a powerful multilayered tale of a house personified as the black-hearted other woman..."

Many thanks to the judges who had the tough task of reading many amazing entries.
J. G. Chayko holding first place certificate from Royal City Literary Arts writing contest. Text listing winners of Royal City Literary Arts writing contest. J. G. Chayko listed as the first place winner. G.
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It's baking season 😄

I'm not usually a baker, but my husband started talking about it last night and I got inspired - orange zest shortbread drizzled with dark chocolate.
A photo of orange zest shortbread squares drizzled with dark chocolate
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Relaxing in the desert twilight
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A man relaxes in an hot outdoor pool on a misty autumn night
November 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Current view 😍
A photo of a lake stretching towards mountains in the background
November 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Creative nesting in the desert 😍
A woman with ginger hair wearing a wine colored sweater sits at an outdoor table with pens and a notebook with a lake and a mountain in the background
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Getting ready for my hubby's birthday celebration in wine country.

The desert air agrees with me - still dry - at least until that next bottle of wine 😁🍷
A ginger haired woman stands on a deck wearing a navy blue lace cocktail dress with a lake and mountain in the background
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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I am truly grateful to live this life.

It's Remembrance Day in Canada, and without the sacrifice of our soldiers I would not have this life.

The world is always changing, tomorrow is never promised so I live in gratitude today where I can call my life my own ❤️ - and I never take it for granted 🙏
A sunset over a desert mountain and a lake A woman wearing a green coat, and toque with ginger hair smiles at the camera, the sun's reflection off the lake behind her.
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Me in my happy place in the desert sun 🌞

A wine tasting at Black Hills and then searching for those elusive wild horses in the hills of Osoyoos 🐎❤️
A woman with ginger hair wearing a teal sweater, holding a glass of wine, sitting in the rays of the afternoon sun. A photo of a dry desert hill with sagebrush and trees.
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Author at work! @jgchayko.bsky.social decides what project to work on next
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Morning yoga and writing view 🧘‍♀️
A mountain looming over a lake in wine country
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Happy National Fountain Pen Day

Happy writing 🤩
A photo of a hand writing with a fountain pen Two fountain pens on a desk - one a multicolor sparkle of red and green (called Dragon), the other a soft golden tiger stone color.
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Autumn has really shown up for Vancouver this year 🍂🤩
Trees with deep red and orange trees set against a blue sky Trees with bright gold and crimson leaves against a blue sky A tree with brilliant red leaves set against a blue sky
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Love my morning yoga view 😍
A woman in silhouette stands in tree pose in front of a window with a view of a tree with gold and red leaves
November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Happy Samhain 🎃

Tonight we prepare to embrace the dark half of the season, to sweep away the energy that no longer serves us, and sow the seeds of new dreams and possibilities in a new year. Blessed be 🧙
Two jack-o'-lanterns glowing in the dark - one is a white pumpkin, the other an orange one.
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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What a magical night 🎃

An array of spooky stories and poems from the writing ( & ghostly) communities @rclas.bsky.social & Haunted History BC

I thoroughly enjoyed everyone's readings and what a wonderful prelude to All Hallows Eve.

And I thank the king to my queen, for his neverending support.
Writer J.G. Chayko dressed as Queen Anne Boleyn giving a reading A partial group shot with people wearing costumes of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, a lamp and a moth. Group shot of the Tellers of Short Tales all dressed in costume for the reading of The Raven.
October 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Pumpkin yoga

Getting ready to celebrate Samhain with gratitude for a good harvest year.
A woman dressed in yoga clothes with two pumpkins, one white, one orange, and holding a masquerade ball mask over her face.
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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October 29th, Royal City Literary Arts Society presents Tellers of Short Tales with the sisters of Haunted History B.C.

Join us as we share some spooky themed stories for the haunting season.

Dress up and bring your own ghostly poems to share 👻🎃😱

CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park New Westminster
October 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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The Crime Scene. Our last event with @writersfest.bc.ca on a rainy Sunday night.

Thank you Vancouver Writers Festival for another brilliant literary season.
The stage set for the writing event The Crime Scene. Writer J.G. Chayko, a woman with ginger hair wearing a green sweater smiling at the camera.
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Back @writersfest.bc.ca this morning for building suspense.

Perfect for this author who just finished her crime suspense novel this year.
J.G. Chayko - a woman with ginger hair wearing a teal sweater sitting in a venue for a writing festival event. A picture of the stage for the author's at a Vancouver Writers Festival event
October 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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About last night....words, stories, new writing friends, old writing friends, twists, laughs, crime, mystery, and suspense mixed with a wee bit of whiskey.

Thank you Noir at the Bar for being a fabulous host at The Shebeen.

This writer's soul is full ❤️
J.G. Chayko, a petite redhead wearing a fedora hat and black dress reading from her work on a small stage with a microphone A room in Shebeen whiskey house filled with patrons for Noir at the Bar
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Tonight! Noir at the Bar.

Join us in the shadows, let us take you down into the dark underbelly of crime and suspense.

7:00pm. The Irish Heather.

J.G. Chayko
Dietrich Kalteis
John Farrow
Charles Demers
Craig Bowlsby
Sean Cranbury
Emmet Matheson
Sarah M Stephen
Shane Joaquin Jimenez
A black and white photo of a woman looking out from under a man's fedora hat on the background of a night sky with clouds.
October 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Tonight's event at the Vancouver Writers Festival is the UBC night class, where writers get to flex their writing muscles alongside their peers.
A photo of a writer's hand holding a pen in a full venue at the Vancouver Writers Festival.
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Writing was a bit problematic due to construction around my building, but the Vancouver Writers Festival Bookstore on Granville Island was a pretty good substitute 😍
A lush marsh pond on Granville Island A sign indicating the entrance to the festival bookstore A small section of the festival bookstore, a shelf and table lined with books.
October 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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#VWF2025 kicks off tonight with Oh, Canada!: The Alma Lee Opening Night, featuring Bob Joseph, Kate Beaton, Linden MacIntyre, Emma Donoghue, Canisia Lubrin, David Moscrop, Brent Butt & Jack Wang.

Hosted by Elamin Abdelmahmoud and presented with @createastir.ca.

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October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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This author is thrilled to attend the opening night event for the Vancouver Writers Festival 🤩

This special event is dedicated to the creator of the festival, Alma Lee. She brought together the #literary community.

Tonight we celebrate her legacy with extraordinary Canadian authors.
A photo of a woman with ginger hair wearing a light green sweater (J.G. Chayko) in the balcony of a theater with an audience in the background for Vancouver Writers Festival. A photo of the audience in a theater for the Vancouver Writers Festival, honoring the woman who created it, Alma Lee
October 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Tonight's movie draw from the cauldron - perfect for a windy rainy night.

Often renowned literary books don't translate well to movies - but there are exceptions.

This is the original 1963 classic.
Hands holding a piece of paper pulled from a small cauldron that reads The Haunting
October 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM