Wayne F. Brown grew up in Drumheller, Alberta, and served for 30 years as a fish and wildlife officer in the province. After retirement, Wayne moved to Peck Lake, Saskatchewan, and began to write the stories of those who had fought in the Northwest Rebellion. Wayne is also a member of the Steele’s Scouts Commemorative Militia Cavalry and sits on the board of directors of Saskatchewan’s Trails of 1885 initiative.