Ann-Margret Hovsepian...

is a versatile and professional freelance writer and editor in Montreal, Quebec, with 18 years of professional experience. She has had more than 200 articles published in about three dozen different Canadian and U.S. print periodicals, and her work has appeared on-line, in newsletters and church bulletins, and in major book projects.

As an author, Ann-Margret is represented by Credo Communications in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ann-Margret's diverse experience includes:

  • interviews with high-profile personalities
  • writing for various trade publications
  • writing for Christian and general interest publications - e.g. profiles, hot topics, news, essays, editorials
  • book writing, editing, conceptualization, and layout
  • magazine editorial coordination
  • magazine layout design
  • copy-editing
  • proofreading
  • desktop publishing
  • organizing and teaching at professional workshops and conferences
  • book endorsements
  • judging writing contests
  • mentoring new writers

Conference Involvement

  • Evangelical Press Association
    • 2010: Panelist in "How to Be Your Editor's Favorite Writer" workshop
  • Write! Canada (formerly God Uses Ink) Christian writers' conference
    • 2005: Assistant Coordinator and a panelist in two workshops about freelancing
    • 2000-2004: Writing contest judge
  • Write! Montreal
    • 2004: Workshop instructor - "Getting Started in Freelancing"
    • 2003: Workshop instructor - "Self-Editing: Polish Before You Publish"

Professional Organizations

Books in Progress...

Starting 2010 with a bang, Ann-Margret signed a two-book deal with David C. Cook of Colorado Springs, CO. Stay tuned for more details about this fresh new devotional series for preteen girls!

Designer Genes Devo

Ann-Margret's book for preteen girls, The One Year Designer Genes Devo, was named a Tyndale House Publishers (Chicago, IL) best-seller and went into its second printing within nine months. Currently, more than 16,000 copies are in print, and about 12,000 were sold within two years of publication!

Designer Genes won an Award of Merit at The 2008 Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards, in Books—Young Adult.

You can view the contents page and first chapter of the book here.


Ann-Margret was the lead author and senior editor of Blossom: The Complete New Testament for Girls (2006, Thomas Nelson Inc.), a "tween" girls' BibleZine. It's available through most major book retailers.


Also Noteworthy...

  • God's Workshop, a 264-page inspirational book by Joseph Hovsepian - Edited, proof-read and designed layout of book.
  • The Rose & Thorn Writer's Contest - Honourable mention (Nov. 2000)
  • Various  related volunteer work.