Beverley DowlingBeverley Dowling loves history. Her mother lived through World War Two and was keenly aware of the risk of further wars. She told Beverley that anyone who hasn't lived through a war shouldn't be allowed to declare one. Beverley also loves to immerse erself in other cultures. She has travelled in every continent except South America and Antarctica.

She has a BA from Waterloo Lutheran University, an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School and a CELTA certificate from Cambridge.

Flying Through the Ashes is Beverley's first novel. She lives in the Greater Toronto Area, with her son's dog (because of his aviation career), and has two adult children. She is also passionate about gardens. Read More Read Less