Rachel Brace is a registered psychologist and co-creator and founder of steppingthrough.com.au - an educational and support resource for stepparents and their partners.

She has worked extensively with children and families over many years across a variety of settings in New Zealand, United Kingdom and Australia. Rachel currently consults privately from The Relationspace in Sydney's CBD to parents and families on issues relating to separation and divorce, family conflict, post separation parenting, co-parenting and step-family living.

Rachel believes books can be a tremendous help in explaining situations, supporting understanding, teaching emotional skills and a coping tool for children and adults. Her book Max’s Divorce Earthquake deals with the impact of a divorce. Originally from New Zealand, Rachel now lives in Sydney with her family, which includes her beloved pet schnauzer, Maxie.

Angela Perrini creates contemporary images that are watercolour based. Angela was born in Putignan, Italy. She is a freelance illustrator with a degree in Art History.