Ann Burg was born in New York and spent her happy early childhood years in Brooklyn, where she wrote poetry and read lots of books. When she was eight years old, Ann and her family moved to New Jersey where she continued to read, write and dream.

An English teacher for more than 10 years, Ann pursued her interest in writing as a hobby and had several articles published in newspapers throughout New York and New Jersey. With the support of her husband and their cherished daughter and son, Ann decided to leave teaching and pursue her writing career full time. She lives with her family in Albany, New York.

Joel Iskowitz has created hundreds of book covers, a dozen children's books, and more than 2,000 postage stamps worldwide. His artwork has appeared in many international journals including Watercolor Magazine. Public collections include NASA, the United States Air Force, and the Museum of American Illustration. Mr. Iskowitz received the NOAA citation for his Space Philately and the National Endowment for the Arts designated him a Master Designer for the United States Mint. He lives in Woodstock, New York.