Born in Montreal, poet and essayist Louise Warren has published more than twenty-five books, among these the collection Anthologie du prsent (les ditions du passage, 2012). Her essays offer a reflection on the arts and the creative process, and her body of work includes many artists' books. She participates regularly in international conferences and festivals and has been the recipient of numerous prizes and honours. Poet and translator Karen McPherson's poems and translations have appeared in a number of literary journals and anthologies. A chapbook of her poetry, Sketching Elise, was published by Finishing Line Press in 2012.