Sheila M.F. Johnston was raised in Stratford, Ontario. She earned a B.A. in English in 1980 from the University of Western Ontario, London. During a 20-year career in arts marketing, Sheila has worked at The Stratford Festival, The Globe Theatre (Regina, Saskatchewan), The Nuffield Theatre (Southampton, England), The Lighthouse Festival Theatre (Port Dover, Ontario), the Grand Theatre (London, Ontario) and the Gateway Theatre (Richmond, B.C.).Sheila is the author of Buckskin & Broadcloth: A Celebration of E. Pauline Johnson-Tekahionwake, 1861-1913 and Let's Go to The Grand!: 100 Years of Entertainment at London's Grand Theatre, both published by Natural Heritage. Both of Sheila's books celebrate the love she has for Canada's theatre history. She feels privileged to have been associated with Canadian theatre and Canadian theatre artists throughout her career in the arts.She lives in Richmond, B.C., with her husband, playwright/director/producer Simon Johnston.