Draft:J.L. Witterick

Witterick was born in Taiwan. At the age of seven, she immigrated to Canada with her parents who came with $200 and a Chinese-English dictionary. She earned an Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).[https://www.theibsc.org/conferences-events/past-events/2016-annual-conference/speakers-topics/witterick-session International Boys' Schools Coalition Conference – Speaker Profile: Jenny Witterick]

Witterick began her career in capital markets and eventually founded Sky Investment Counsel, where she served as President and Chief Investment Officer. The firm managed billions of dollars in global equities for institutional clients.[https://www.morningstar.ca/ca/news/184923/jennifer-witterick.aspx Morningstar: Jennifer Witterick's Competitive Advantage] She also served as President of the CFA Society Toronto from 1995 to 1996.[https://www.cfatoronto.ca/about-us/leadership/past-presidents CFA Society Toronto – Past Presidents]

In 2014, Witterick closed her firm to pursue a full-time writing career.[https://www.pionline.com/article/20140829/ONLINE/140829866/sky-investment-counsel-closes-after-largest-client-withdraws Pensions & Investments: Sky Investment Counsel Closes]

• My Mother’s Secret is a historical novel inspired by the true story of Franciszka and Helena Halamajowa, a Polish mother and daughter who hid multiple Jewish families and a German soldier during World War II. Initially self-published through iUniverse, the book became a Canadian bestseller and was later acquired by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House.[https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/315829/my-mothers-secret-by-jl-witterick/ Penguin Random House: My Mother's Secret]

The novel has been translated into more than ten languages and has been used in schools as part of Holocaust education.[https://www.iuniverse.com/en/our-authors/author-success-stories/case-study-j-l-witterick iUniverse Author Success Story: J.L. Witterick]

Released in 2025, You Can’t Take the Truth is a young adult dystopian romance that explores a society addicted to a drug called “The Truth,” which allows users to experience their ideal lives. The novel follows Florence Hopewell as she navigates the line between illusion and reality. The story has been praised for its emotional depth and timely social commentary.[https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Take-Truth-J-L-Witterick-ebook/dp/B0DMNB6F7G Amazon: You Can't Take the Truth]

The novel reached #1 in select subcategories on Amazon Canada and is available in paperback as well as Kindle.

- It Was Always Her – A time-travel love story (2021)[https://www.amazon.com/Was-Always-Her-J-Witterick/dp/1532065604 Amazon: It Was Always Her]

- It’s Actually a Good Thing – A nonfiction title about perspective and resilience (2014)[https://www.amazon.com/Its-Actually-Good-Thing-Witterick/dp/1480811831 Amazon: It's Actually a Good Thing]

- Have You Seen My Mommy? – A children’s picture book (2016)

Witterick is an active public speaker, having presented at schools, literacy events, and conferences. Her presentations often focus on ethical courage, female leadership, and personal growth.

Witterick has been featured in:

- Citytv[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLHvq3uuClE YouTube: J.L. Witterick on Citytv]

- Elixuer Magazine

- Angie’s Diary

- iUniverse Author Success Stories

She has a large following on TikTok, with videos about her writing journey receiving hundreds of thousands of views.

Witterick spends most of her time in Canada and the United States. In addition to her writing, she composes original music and produced a musical called, “Journey To Happiness” which was featured at the Wintergarden Theatre in Toronto.

She continues to advocate for education, inclusion, and the empowerment of young readers and writers.

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