Margie Taylor grew up in Thunder Bay, attended Lakehead University, and began her radio career there. As a CBC Radio host and producer, she hosted regional and national radio programs, and appeared on arts and entertainment programs across Canada. She's the author of three novels: Harrow Road; Displaced Persons, and Some of Skippy's Blues, as well as a collection of humorous essays, and a compilation of book reviews. Currently, she lives in Coquitlam where she teaches ESL and is working on a novel based on the life of her mother.