De Simone, Joanne: - Writer, film historian, award-winning playwright, poet, and former film columnist for Fire Island News, Joanne's work has been featured in various publications and film journals, her plays produced in NYC festivals, and many may be viewed on YouTube. Joanne's books are available in bookstores and online. She currently hosts "Notes & Notions from The Writing Desk" on East Hampton's LTV-EH. She is a ''script/prose/poetry doctor'' for fellow writers. Joanne recently launched St. Rita & Archangel Metatron Arts League, a non-profit organization to inspire and encourage tweens and teens to follow their artistic endeavors. To learn more, visit stramal.com.

K, Sandra: - Certified hot yoga instructor, actress, and talk show host, Sandra's love for life, family, the art of the yoga practice, appreciating the beauty of Mother Nature, the greater outdoors, and the value of freedom have inspired this book. Sandra has enjoyed teaching yoga privately, in groups, at places of worship, and on the beach. She loves to share the overwhelming mental and physical benefits of the yoga practice with all. Sandra has donated her time to the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center that is devoted to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children and their families. Following a long successful career as an executive in the garment center, Sandra enjoyed marketing her products live on QVC National Television. She has developed a one-woman show series, "Exit Strategy: An Evening with Sandra K", which has been performed at the Southampton Cultural Center. Sandra hosts "Cafe with Sandra K" on LTV-EH, East Hampton public access television station. She has attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and is a resident of Water Mill, N.Y.

Lee, Annette: - Designer, and illustrator, Annette has been drawing her whole life and attended the School of Visual Arts for Graphic Design and Advertising. She currently works at Penguin Random House where she designs ads and promotions for books, which include short videos, posters, social media posts, and more. She is also studying film and animation in hopes of expanding her skill set in digital art and still loves to draw in her spare time.