Katherena Vermette is a Métis writer of poetry, fiction, and children's literature. Her first book, North End Love Songs (The Muses' Company) won the 2013 Governor General Literary Award for Poetry. Her poetry and fiction have appeared in several literary magazines and anthologies, including Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water . Her first novel The Break is a National Bestseller and a 2016 Governor General's Literary Award Finalist. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of British Columbia, and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Scott B. Henderson has worked as an illustrator for comics, portraiture, and advertising art. He is author/illustrator of the sci-fi/fantasy comic, The Chronicles of Era and has illustrated two comics for the Canadian Air Force's For Valour series, the bestselling graphic novel series 7 Generations, selected titles from the Tales From Big Spirit series, and the graphic novels, Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story and Eisner-award nominee, A Blanket of Butterflies .

Donovan Yaciuk has worked as colourist for such companies as Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comics, honing his craft as a part of the legendary Digital Chameleon colouring studio. Donovan is a graduate of the University of Manitoba's School of Art.