Bruce GivenBruce Given (he/him) served multiple deployments with the Canadian Armed Forces, including six and a half years overseas. A survivor of the invisible wounds that plagued him afterward, Bruce is a notable advocate in the veteran community and has assited with and cohosted numerous rallies to raise awareness about mefloquine toxicity. He has also served as the operations manager for the Veterans Association Food Bank in Edmonton, as a mentor to young offenders through the Veteran Mentorship Program, and as a representative with Quilts of Valor in the Edmonton area.

Bruce lives in Edmonton with his wife, Kim, as well as his service dog, Lola, and Lola's pup Gizmo-both purebred German Shepherds. In addition to writing, Bruce enjoys cards, chess, and veterans' coffee gatherings, and outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, and camping when and if able to do so. Read More Read Less