Mary Frances Coady was born in Saskatchewan and raised in Alberta. She now lives in Toronto.  Her short work has appeared in The Antigonish Review, The Dalhousie Review, The Fiddlehead, Whetstone, Commonweal, and other publications. She has taught at Centennial College and Sheridan College, and now teaches professional communication at Ryerson University in Toronto.  She also works as an editor and creative writing instructor.