Ann Lambert (she/her) is the author of the Russell and Leduc mystery series, comprising The Birds That Stay (finalist, Concordia University First Book Prize), The Dogs of Winter (finalist, Crime Writers Award of Excellence; winner of an Audiophile award), and Whale Fall. All three books were released as audiobooks narrated by Ann herself. Her new book, featuring a brand-new detective, will be released in 2026. Ann has also written over 30 plays for the stage and radio, many of which have been critically acclaimed and produced in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. She is the co-Artistic Director of Theatre Ouest End in Montreal, dedicated to producing new work that brings together an intergenerational community of both emerging and experienced theatre artists. Ann is also the vice-president of The Theresa Foundation, dedicated to supporting children and their grandmothers, the education of Malawian girls, and alleviating food insecurity in several villages in Malawi.