Having written twenty-three novels (and counting) published by her beloved DAW Books and Hugo-winning editor Sheila E. Gilbert, as well as numerous short stories, and editing several anthologies over the past 25 years, JULIE E. CZERNEDA was inducted in the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2022. Julie’s works combine her training and love of biology with a boundless curiosity and optimism. IMAGININGS, out in September, is Julie’s first short story collection, and November sees the release of her standalone science fiction novel TO EACH THIS WORLD. Julie is represented by Sara Megibow of KT Literary. www.czerneda.com.

MARIE BILODEAU is a French Canadian author and storyteller who writes mostly in English because, as her family would say, she's contrary. Her speculative fiction has won several awards and been translated into Chinese and French (to her family's delight, though they still believe her to be contrary). Marie is also a storyteller and has told stories (in both languages!) across Canada in theatres, tea shops, at festivals and under disco balls. Find out more at www.mariebilodeau.com.

Julie E. Czerneda, discussing TO EACH THIS WORLD with Marie Bilodeau