Ellie Stoneley gave birth to her only child, Hope, when she was 47. She works freelance helping small charities and businesses use social media, excellent writing and promotion to gain a louder voice. She studied at Durham University and has worked all over the world. She writes about mothering across the Internet, including for Huffington Post, MumsNet and What to Expect, and she has also been invited to appear on BBC TV and radio to discuss parenting challenges. She lives in Cambridge, UK. Jessica D'Alton Goode is an artist and illustrator based just outside Cambridge, specializing in children's book illustrations, bird profiles and cards.