Mary Frances Coady was born in Saskatchewan and raised in Alberta. She now lives in Toronto. She is the author of several biographies, young adult fiction, and a collection of linked short stories, The Practice of Perfection. Her short fiction has also appeared in The Antigonish Review, The Dalhousie Review, The Fiddlehead, Whetstone, Commonweal, and other publications. She has taught at Centennial College and Sheridan College, and has also worked as an editor and creative writing instructor. She currently teaches professional communication at Ryerson University in Toronto.