W. M. Leesman

Bill grew up in both Alberta and Oregon, gaining a broad perspective from two distinct cultures. A passionate baseball player, he competed in several national championships and, at 18, pitched for Team Canada in a World Championship before an injury ended his career. An entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a bookstore in his early 20s and later work in numismatics. Along the way he began writing his first novel, built businesses, worked in HR and real estate, and became active in Special Olympics as a volunteer coach. Bill lives in Calgary with his family. Bill is open to public speaking.