Charles Crosby is an East Coast-based playwright and novelist. His first novel, italics, mine was published in 2005 by Norwood Publishing and was shortlisted for the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award. He lives in Halifax with his wife Tanis, and sons Liam and Patrick.

Charles' second novel, Backspin is now available in bookstores. Contact Charles directly at charles@hfx.eastlink.ca or visit www.charlescrosby.ca.