ABOUT

THE JOURNEY

EMBARK ON THE PATH OF JARRID CANTWAY

Author Jarrid Cantway

Meet Jarrid Cantway, a fantasy and science fiction author. Jarrid’s path led him to serve four years in the US Navy as a Gunner’s Mate on the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush. He gained invaluable experiences deployed across various countries during conflicts OEF, OIF, and OND. Jarrid used his G.I. Bill to earn undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Leadership & Organizational Studies before embracing a writing career. He lives in Iowa.

ETERNAL OPTIMISM

PHILOSOPHY OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Today, Jarrid brings his unique perspective to captivate readers with imaginative worlds and engaging characters. Jarrid seeks to ignite the spark of imagination within his readers, crafting tales that transport them to unexplored realms of wonder and adventure. He aspires to illustrate the boundless potential for growth and discovery that exists within each of us.

UNLEASHING CREATIVITY

DRAGONWRECKER BOOKS

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In 2024, Jarrid founded the publishing imprint, Dragonwrecker Books. Dragonwrecker’s logo was inspired by Jarrid’s love of fantasy and his military service. The logo features a stylized dragon clutching a modified anchor weapon known as a shipwrecker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Name Pronunciation: Jarrid like Jared but with an emphasis on “id” as in Jare-rid. Cantway like “Can’t” and “way” or Cant-way.

Name Origin: “Cantway” is an Americanized version of the French name Comtois via immigration from Canada in the 1840s.

PORTRAITS