Hannah West is an author of young adult novels, including the Nissera Chronicles series and The Bitterwine Oath. Her YA debut, Kingdom of Ash and Briars, received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and was named a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. She is a professional copywriter by day and a nature-loving sweets enthusiast around the clock. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband and son, along with their rambunctious rescue pets. Learn more about her books at hannahwestauthor.com.

Jennifer Bricking is a video game concept artist and the illustrator of children's books, including The Memory Cake, by Caroline Perry, and Jackie and the Mona Lisa, by Debbie Robin Murphy. She currently lives in Seattle, where she likes to ride her bike, skateboard, and explore the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Find her at @jenbricking.