Cynaptic Press is the personal publishing imprint for Stafford Edwards

Hi...that would be me!

I’m Stafford—author, ex-commercial pilot, current motorcyclist, and nerdy grandfather. I live in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, where by day I work as an IT Systems Administrator and by night, I go undercover for world-building and character development in my current fiction manuscripts.

When I’m not detangling network issues, or helping clients locate their computer’s on/off switch, I’m usually writing. This includes historical fiction (why, oh why did I start with this?), adventure stories—possibly with a smidgen of romance (tasteful, and totally non-salacious—just sayin’), or contemplations about faith, doubt, hope and joy, along with all of life’s other complexities. My words ebb and flow, nosedive occasionally (ok...lots), but they always reflect something real.

Saturdays are ground-based or flight throttle days. I am either leaning into curves on the open road with my motorcycle, or flying foggy approaches into airports too small for the aircraft I happen to be flying in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator. (Did I mention I was nerdy?)

Sundays are sacred—I’m at church with family, thankful for the Grace that anchors this beautiful, chaotic life. Faith isn’t just a writing theme—it’s the heart and foundation behind every written word, every struggle and every joy I experience.

Whether on Substack, Instagram, Youtube or my own sekf-hosted personal websites, I will share story snippets, creative process insights, and occasional essays on faith, life, and possibly my never-ending search for a decent dry rub BBQ joint in Ottawa.

Whether you're here for stories, aviation anecdotes, or faith-filled reflections, I really do appreciate you stopping by. You are most welcome to linger and hopefully we will connect on some level.

Stafford

My Digital Residences:

📙 Substack: substack.com/@cynaptic
📷 Instagram: @stafford.w.edwards
📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@cynaptic

Donation Tip Jar: ko-fi.com/cynaptic

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