Amy Bearce writes magical escapes for young readers and the young at heart. She is the author of the World of Aluvia series, Shortcuts, and Paris on Repeat. She is also a former reading teacher and school librarian. As a military kid, she moved eight times before she was eighteen, so she feels especially fortunate to be married to her high school sweetheart. Together they are raising two daughters in San Antonio. A perfect day for Amy involves rain pattering on the windows, popcorn, and every member of her family curled up in one cozy room reading a good book.

Mary Fan is the author of several novels including Artificial Absolutes and Starswept, both of which have received praise from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. She is also the co-editor of the independently published Brave New Girls anthologies, which are aimed at encouraging girls to explore STEM fields. She lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.