Sally Doran grew up in Pembrokeshire and studied journalism and theatre before embarking on a career as a children's author, inspired by her sister who is also a writer.

She now lives in a little cottage in the South West of England. Boom, Bang, Royal Meringue is her debut book, in part inspired by her love of meringues – her second favourite food after avocados!

Rachael Saunders is an illustrator based in Hampshire, UK. With a strong interest in the rich printed aesthetic of 1960's children's books, her work explores colour, shape and texture in a vibrant and humorous manner.

Since graduating from Falmouth University in 2014, she has worked with a wide range of international clients including The Wall Street Journal,Radley and Walker Books. From a young age Rachael has always loved to draw; to now have her hobby become a career, she feels extremely blessed.