Rona Altrows is an essayist, fiction writer, editor, and playwright who believes that literature plays a critical role in the fight for social justice. Her books include A Run on Hose, Key in Lock, and At This Juncture, and she has edited or co-edited four anthologies including Please Don't Interrupt, co-edited by Uche Umezurike. Rona’s honours include the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, the Jon Whyte Memorial Essay Prize, and the 2025 $50,000 Prairie Grindstone Prize for both her body of work and her ongoing commitment to supporting emerging and established writers. She lives in Calgary.

Contact Rona directly at info@ronaaltrows.com.