K.A. Bourrier, Professor of English at the University of Calgary, writes on women, literature, and history. Her work has appeared in international outlets ranging from Slate and Time magazine to The National Post. She holds a PhD in English from Cornell University and a Master’s from Oxford University, as well as a B.A. from Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada. After teaching at Boston University, she returned to her native Canada. She now lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family.