Sheila was born in Liverpool, England and grew up on the Isle of Man, where her parents ran a haunted guest house. When she was fifteen, her family emigrated to Melbourne, where she fell head-over-heels in love with Australia. Sheila worked in primary schools supporting children with additional learning needs. Working with children inspired her to begin writing stories. She lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.

Jennifer Falkner is an illustrator and independent designer based in Perth, Australia. Her work is inspired by a passion for Australian flora and fauna, and a childhood playing and exploring the beach and the bush in Western Australia.