From Comedian to Best-Selling Author
Saskatoon Entertainers

When Joel Jeffrey launched his stand-up comedy career, his sights were set on making audiences laugh, not topping bestseller lists. But in an unexpected twist, the Saskatchewan comedian has become a literary sensation with his debut book, The Great Saskatchewan Joke Book.

 

Jeffrey’s journey to authorship began during a comedy tour in British Columbia. While on the road, he received an email from Halifax-based MacIntyre Purcell Publishers. Initially skeptical, Jeffrey suspected the pitch to write a book might be a scam or phishing attempt. “I thought it was spam or someone trying to steal my identity,” he admitted. However, a quick phone call with the publisher’s editors confirmed the offer was genuine, and life-changing.

 

The publisher had discovered Jeffrey’s comedy routines on YouTube and saw him as the ideal candidate to pen a humor book celebrating Saskatchewan. Intrigued by the opportunity, Jeffrey signed the contract, pouring his passion for his home province and his razor-sharp wit into the project.

 

The result, The Great Saskatchewan Joke Book, became a runaway success being picked up by major distributers like Chapters/Indigo, Costco, and Walmart, going on to claim the #1 spot on Saskatchewan’s bestseller list, and ranking among the top 25 humour books on Amazon Canada. Jeffrey’s unlikely path from the comedy stage to literary acclaim proves that life’s twists can lead to remarkable destinations.