Robert Girvan lived in Alberta and became a lover of the land. He studied politics and philosophy at the University of Alberta, and law at the University of Victoria. Between 1992 and 2004 Robert practiced law in Toronto-eight years as a Criminal Defence lawyer, and four years as a Crown Prosecutor. Since 2008, Robert has combined writing, working as a Criminal Defence lawyer, and raising his two sons. He lives in Toronto, Ontario with his wife and their children.