Budge Wilson, a renowned author, was born on May 2, 1927, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was born to Maynard Brown Archibald, a judge, and Helen MacGregor Archibald. Wilson was educated in Halifax schools and later attended Dalhousie University, where she earned a degree in Philosophy and Psychology, along with a Diploma in Education and a Physical Education teaching certificate. She further pursued her education by completing two years of graduate work in English at the University of Toronto and working at the Institute of Child Study for four years.
Wilson's career as an author began in 1978, and her first book was published in 1984. Since then, her work has been published in ten countries and in seven languages, demonstrating her global appeal. Before becoming an author, Wilson worked in various fields, including illustration, commercial art, and child photography. She also worked as a fitness instructor from 1968 to 1989.
After living in Ontario for over twenty-five years, Wilson and her husband, Alan, returned to Nova Scotia in 1989. They now reside in a small fishing village on the South Shore of the province. Wilson's writing career has been prolific, and she has produced both juvenile and adult fiction, cementing her place as a respected and beloved author in the literary world.