Ever Blaine-Johnson is a Master’s student in English literature at the University of British Columbia, specializing in 19th-century transatlantic literature with a focus on environmental degradation and colonial motifs. Before attending UBC, Ever received a B.A. in English literature from the University of California, Riverside where he graduated with University Honors. His capstone was a poetry collection / essay inspired by the Romantic era titled 'The Modern Sublime'.