Alf Silver has been a playwright, an actor, and a songwriter, as well as a short-order cook, nude model, and day labourer. He grew up in various places across the Canadian prairies. He now lives with his wife in a farm-house at Ardoise, Nova Scotia, and devotes his time to researching and writing historical novels. Alfred has produced radio plays for the CBC programs Clean Sweep for The Mystery Project, Vanishing Point, Different Drummer, Cranks and Stereo Morning.