Jack Cady has worked as a truck driver, an auctioneer, a warehouseman, among other things. He is the author of ten previous books, including "The Off Season, Street", and "Inagehi". His work has been honored by the Iowa Prize for Short Fiction, the Atlantic Monthly First Award, the Nebula Award, and the World Fantasy Award. He lives in Port Townsend, Washington, and recently retired from teaching.