Manjit Virk was born in the state of Punjab in northern India in 1955 and immigrated to Canada in 1979. He holds a master’s degree in English literature, had a 20-year career in manufacturing, and worked as a freelance interpreter and translator of Punjabi and Hindi. He enjoys walking, basking in the sun, reading, and caring for children and pets. He is especially interested in family and societal issues. He lives in Victoria, BC.