About Rachel Esser
I am a writer, teacher, and public speaker based out of Calgary, Alberta. I am a graduate of Mount Royal University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and English, and I enjoy creative writing and creating content for websites and videos. As a published writer and educator, I am passionate about creating the highest quality of work for my readers and providing exceptional service to clients and students alike.
Writing and speaking have always been lifelong passions of mine, and I have spent many years honing and developing my skills with the hopes of being able to use them to help others. I am proud to showcase my work on this website, and encourage feedback and exploration as I continue to learn, grow, and improve as a writer and creator. Thank you for pausing to visit my site!
My Latest Projects
Heartlines Spec
Coming Soon!
My speculative fiction piece "A Sasquatch Story" is coming out in Heartlines Spec Magazine on March 31st, 2026. Check back here for a link to purchase your copy!
Every Animal Project
Now Available!
My nonfiction piece "The Young and the Nestless" is included in the book The Dog Who Wooed at the World: Laughing Through Severe Anxiety with My Soul Pup, in association with The Every Animal Project. You can purchase your copy on through Amazon.
The Sunlight Press
Now Available!
My flash nonfiction piece "The Hands of the Nurse" is now available in the online magazine The Sunlight Press. Check out the story here.
Last Girl's Club
Now Available!
I am thrilled to announce that my short story "Sticks and Stones" is included in the Spring 2022 issue of Last Girl's Club. Get your digital or print copy here.
Discretionary Love
Now Available!
As of April 10th 2022, my flash fiction story "The Viking Funeral" is published in the new online magazine Discretionary Love. Check out the story here.
Barkley Sound
Check us out on Spotify here
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Colten Esser on our musical project Barkley Sound. Our first single, "Small Talk," is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Bandcamp.
Bi Women Quarterly
Now available!
My piece "The Therapist" is now featured in the Spring 2022 issue of Bi Women Quarterly. Check out the story here.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Order your copy here
I am proud to announce that I am a contributor in Chicken Soup for the Soul. Follow the link above to get your copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Clever, Curious, Caring Cat.
YouTube Educational Songs
Check out the channel here
Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to create some fun YouTube videos to help educate my students of various grades on different educational concepts. Highlights include The Long Division Rap, Fractions Rap, and Exponent Laws Rap.
Savannah Smackdown
Bronze Medal Winner from Interpretation Canada
This was a program I helped to create and perform on behalf of the Calgary Zoo. The program was well-received by audiences and won the Bronze Medal from Interpretation Canada in 2020.
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See the full video here
Educational TikTok
Check out the profile here
My educational TikTok profile also features some songs and rap videos to teach kids about math and science.
