"Margriet Ruurs is Canadian who was born in the Netherlands and has lived in California, Oregon, Northern Alberta, and the Yukon.   She is a teacher of creative writing, the author of novels for middle readers, and a creator of nonfiction materials...Margriet conducts storytime at Okanagan Regional Libraries and enjoys many interests including gardening, hiking, and camping.  She lives in British Columbia." (from the end notes of Emma and the Coyote. Stoddart Kids, Toronto, c1999)