Writing Bio

CHYNNA LAIRD – is a psychology/criminology major, freelance writer and author living in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband, Ryan, three daughters [Jaimie (fifteen), Jordhan (thirteen), and Sophie (ten)] and baby boy, Xander (eleven). Her passion is helping children and families living with Sensory Processing Disorder, mental and emotional disorders and other special needs.

You’ll find her work in many online and in-print parenting, inspirational, Christian and writing publications in Canada, United States, Australia, and Britain. In addition, she’s authored two children’s books (award-winning I’m Not Weird, I Have SPD and her newest one, Don't Rush Me), two memoirs (the multi award-winning, Not Just Spirited: A Mom’s Sensational Journey With SPD and White Elephants), a Young Adult novella (Blackbird Flies), an adult Suspense/Thriller (Out Of Sync), a Young Adult Suspense/Paranormal (Dark Water) and a contemporary New Adult novel (Just Shut Up and Drive,).

She is presently working on a sequel to Not Just Spirited, a reference book for SPD parents as well as the next book in the Dark Water series.

Stayed tuned as Chynna has several Works-In-Progress on the go.

For a more detailed copy of Chynna's writing resume, please contact her.