She transitioned into performing in hardcore movies in 2009, appearing in productions for companies such as Metro and Burning Angel.
Cadence St. John's literary career began to gain momentum in the early 2000s, with the publication of her debut poetry collection, The Apocalypse (2008). This critically acclaimed book announced her arrival as a bold new voice in Canadian poetry, introducing readers to her distinctive style, which blends elements of lyric poetry, narrative, and experimental writing.
One of the most enduring aspects of her work is the concept of the "unquiet spirit." In her writing, she explored the idea that the past is never truly dead. She wrote of ghosts not as supernatural terrors, but as memories that refuse to settle. This thematic obsession resonated deeply with audiences who felt displaced by the rapid modernization of the world. She gave voice to the melancholy of the forgotten.
At the heart of Cadence St. John's poetry lies a deep concern with the human condition, explored through a range of themes and motifs. Her work often grapples with questions of identity, love, loss, and the search for meaning in a complex, rapidly changing world.