S.M. Hurley is the pen name of Shelagh Mathers, retired County lawyer and former part-time Assistant Crown Attorney.
Published by Cressy Lakeside Books which is a publishing co-operative based in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Their purpose is to publish high quality writing in a variety of genres. Works are set in Prince Edward County and/or written by authors associated with Prince Edward County. Cressy Lakeside Books creates an accessible imprint for local authors and ensure that they have an opportunity to publish, promote, and market their work.