Kelly Conroy worked as an actuary before focusing on writing stories and poems for children. She lives in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband, two sons, and mini goldendoodle, Chewy. Kelly loves all things magical, whimsical, and numerical, and her goal in life is to make people smile. Abigail Hookham started her creative career in the games industry as a concept and visual development artist, before pursuing her dream to illustrate children's books. She has a deep-set love for creating atmospheric, colorful scenes that evoke wonder and intrigue. When not lost in a painting, she can be found potting up flowers and vegetables in her garden with her husband.