Emmy-nominated writer and New York Times best-selling author Elise Allen made a name for herself with her acclaimed young adult novel Populazzi, and the Jim Henson's Enchanted Sisters chapter books.

She also co-wrote Hilary Duff's best-selling Elixir series and Bella Thorne's new series, Autumn Falls. In television, she has written for talent ranging from Madeline Kahn to Kermit the Frog and is currently writing for the new Disney Junior show The Lion Guard. Her dog may or may not secretly be from another planet.