Beth Kaplan, a professional actor, left the stage at thirty to become a writer. She is the author of four books: two memoirs, a biography, and a guide to creative writing that’s the textbook for the courses she has taught for nearly three decades at the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University. Her essays have been published in many newspapers, including the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, the Ottawa Citizen, and in magazines including Toronto Life, Today’s Parent, More, and Divorce. She has been a frequent contributor to various CBC radio programs, including Fresh Air.