Waubeshig Rice was born in Ontario, in Parry Sound, as a member of the Wasauking First Nation. He is a journalist, podcaster and writer. His fiction work includes short stories and novels, including both The Moon of the Crusted Snow and its 2023 sequel, Moon of the Turning Leaves. His work incorporates Anishinaabemowin, the language of his people, into the narration and dialogue. Moon of the Crusted Snow presents a wintery take on a dystopian near-future that is truly chilling.