Ulla Jordan was born in Finland and came to Canada as a young child. She was raised on tales of the Winter War, which she has also researched extensively. Her academic background includes teaching and graduate studies in English Literature at the University of Alberta. As a child, she wrote stories to amuse her friends. These days, writing is a vital aspect of her life and a way to keep her family’s stories alive. She lives with her husband on the spectacularly beautiful coast of Vancouver Island.