Barbara Anderson is a former high school teacher who holds a degree in Spanish from the University of Minnesota. She is a cultural research analyst, conference speaker, and consultant to parent groups. Barbara and her husband live on the Mississippi River where they enjoy watching eagles and feeding ducks.

Rachel Gasper is an English and graphic design graduate from Hillsdale College. When she is not working, she enjoys illustrating, traveling, and exploring the Minneapolis-St. Paul area with friends.