Raimo Strangis is an author, screenwriter, and songwriter from Toronto, Canada. His debut novel, The Kingdom of Grape, was widely praised for its charm, wit, and adventure. His follow-up, With Little Means, further showcased his talent for crafting compelling and emotional stories. His latest novel, As We Know It, displays his talent for creating complex sci-fi worlds with characters you can relate to.

Raimo’s screenplays have placed in several prestigious competitions including a second place award at the New York International Screenplay Awards, a semifinalist in the Scriptation Showcase and a quarterfinalist at the Manchester Film Festival. Raimo also served as executive producer on the award winning short film, Stuck, a personal story inspired by his experience as a musician facing ostomy surgery. The film premiered at the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and was graciously supported by Ostomy Canada Society and Ostomy Toronto. The film won a first place award at the Barrie Film Festival.

Despite living with an ostomy after years of battling ulcerative colitis, Raimo remains committed to his creative journey. He proudly serves as a brand ambassador for both Ostomy Canada Society and Coloplast Canada, using his platform to inspire others facing similar challenges to always follow their dreams.