Thaddeus Holownia is emeritus professor of fine arts at Mount Allison University, an elected fellow of the Royalty Society of Canada, and a winner of the Strathbutler Award. His photographs have been exhibited at galleries throughout North America and Europe.

Peter Sanger chose Nova Scotia as his home more than 30 years ago, after ranging far and wide. He lives in a period farmhouse in a rural community. His first book of poetry was published in 1983. He currently teaches English at the Nova Scotia College of Agriculture.