Stewart GoodingsStewart Goodings ia a retired public servant who studied history at Queen's University and the University of Toronto. He has visited Russia many times over the years and is fascinated by the country's culture, history and politics. Part of his inspirtion for My Friend, My Enemy came from observing the Russian Government's disastrous response to the Dubrovka and Beslan hostage taking events. Goodings helps to organize an annual literary festival on Denman Island and lives in both Comox and Denman Island with his partner Claire. Read More Read Less