Long recognized for his works of criticism, Andre Brochu 's astounding body of work now includes poetry, short stories, novellas, and two novels. Several of his books have received prestigious literary honours, including the Governor General's Award for La croix du nord.

Alison Newall, born and raised in Montreal, studied literature at McGill University, earning a BA and an MA. She has taught literature and writing, and has been working as a translator and editor for ten years.