Russell Wangersky is an author of seven books, ranging from nonfiction to novels and short story collections, including the short story collection Whirl Away, which was a finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. His book Burning Down the House: Fighting Fire and Losing Myself was a finalist for the Writers’ Trust Nonfiction Prize. He is an editor and columnist, and currently holds the position of editor-in-chief of The StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader-Post. Wangersky lives in Saskatoon.