Brian Brett (1950?2023) was a celebrated poet, novelist, and memoirist whose lyrical work championed nature, humanity, and rural life. In recognition of his lifetime contribution to Canadian literature, he was honored in 2016 with the Writer's Trust Matt Cohen Award. His tender, rebellious, and deeply observant voice continues to resonate long after his passing.

Kate Harris is the award-winning author of Lands of Lost Borders. Her essays, poetry, and cold takes have been featured in Granta, The Georgia Review, CutBank, Arc Poetry Magazine, Outside, and The Walrus, among other publications. Kate lives off-grid in a log cabin in northernmost British Columbia with her partner and dog.