Rob Budde teaches creative writing at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George. He has published seven books (poetry, novels, interviews, and short fiction) and appeared in numerous literary magazines including CANADIAN LITERATURE, THE CAPILANO REVIEW, WEST COAST LINE, DUSIE, DITCH, FILLING STATION, PRAIRIE FIRE, MATRIX, and DANDELION. He is also a regular columnist for NORTHWORD MAGAZINE. His most recent books are DECLINING AMERICA and FINDING FT. GEORGE from Caitlin Press.