Jürgen Rooste (b. 1979) was born in and has been a lifelong resident of Tallinn. He is an Estonian Literature graduate and has worked as editor, journalist and teacher, organizing many poetry events and festivals on the side. In the past, he was also involved in playwriting and directing. He freelances since January 2014. He began publishing in 1999 and his many books include Suur Sume, Suur Tume (Great dusk, great dark, 2014), Vana Hiire Haulud (Songs of an old mouse, 2015) and Veider Aeg (Strange Time, 2018).