Kate Davies was born and brought up in north-west London. She studied English at Oxford University before becoming a writer and editor of children's books.

She's also a screenwriter, and had a short-lived career as a burlesque dancer that ended when she was booed off stage at a Conservative club while dressed as a bingo ball. Kate lives in east London with her wife. 

John Joven is a graphic designer and children's book illustrator from Colombia. He started drawing and painting at an early age (mainly big robots). When he's not illustrating, John enjoys spending time with his family and a very lazy pug.