Jake MacDonald (1949 – January 30, 2020) was a Canadian author. MacDonald produced eight books and several hundred articles in Canadian magazines. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, MacDonald was an alumnus of St. Paul's High School, Winnipeg, Class of 1967. MacDonald received a BA in English from the University of Manitoba in 1971. After graduation, MacDonald was a carpenter and fishing guide before becoming a full-time writer. MacDonald died on January 30, 2020 after a fall in a home that he was building in Puerto Vallarta. He was 70.