Writer, director and producer, Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy has had two novels published by Pottersfield Press as well- Never Speak of This Again (2018) and The Silence of the Vessel (2020), which was nominated for an Atlantic Book Award. Four of Brenda’s plays have been on the stage at Strathspey Place, a 500-soft-seat theatre in Mabou, Cape Breton

Canadian author Morgan Murray made his literary debut in 2020 with the publication of "Dirty Birds," a novel that quickly garnered attention. The book earned a place on the shortlist for both the ReLit Award for fiction and the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour in 2021, showcasing Murray's skill in crafting engaging and humorous narratives.

Kate Beaton, a celebrated artist, author, executive producer and comic creator, is one of Mabou’s most accomplished residents. Her upbringing in this culturally rich environment has profoundly influenced her creative work, infusing it with a unique blend of humour, history, and heart.