Cryptic Writer

Solving puzzles with words and words with puzzles.

Hi! My name is Paul McFedries. Welcome to my humble web home away from home. I'm so glad you dropped by to learn more about me. Enjoy!

What I Do (for Work)

I'm a technical writer with over 100 books to my credit...

What I Do (for Fun)

My hobbies and interests include cryptic crosswords, word puzzles, puns, bread baking, typography, Art Deco...

What I Read

I'm currently reading Landlines, by Raynor Winn. Recent reads are The Faraway Nearby by Rebecca Solnit, Journal of a Solitude by May Sarton...

What I Am

Although I was born in Toronto, my parents are both Scottish, which explains my love of both bagpipes and haggis...