I live in Northern Minnesota, where I work on carbon pollution and run a small food-based business with my spouse, Shane. I've written for literary journals, labor magazines, and regional magazines. When I'm not hiking, I enjoy playing chess--but usually my opponent enjoys it still more! My ideal reader has a soft spot for the lovable loser. See more photos and information here http://gailmfrancis.wixsite.com/author-blog.