Susan Hayes writes, edits and publishes many kinds of books and magazines for children. She's had numerous best sellers in every corner of the globe and has both won and been shortlisted for various awards. Susan is in awe of children's limitless imagination and thirst for knowledge. She strives to learn from the children she knows and meets, and to enjoy the world through their fresh, curious eyes. Susan lives in the East Sussex countryside with her own children, Sylvie, Finley and Sam; her partner Neil; and huge black cat, Miro.

Anna Stead is an illustrator working from her home in the beautiful North Cotswolds. She draws inspiration from nature, legend, history, folklore, literature, folk art and the mythic arts. She has a background in medieval studies and is a lover of fantasy literature. Anna can be found with a cat in her lap, playing video games or sketching on her iPad whenever she gets a chance. Outside work she enjoys embroidery, writing, being out in the wild, going to museums, watching a good box set and taking her children on adventures.