J. L. Ficks graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in English Studies. He worked as a freelance writer and ghostwriter for six years. He now works as an adjuster and spends his spare time working on his own writing during low storm activity periods. He is married and has a son and a daughter.

J.E. Dugue currently resides in Chicago with his wife Lindsey, his son Isaiah and their cat Diesel. He is a professional musician, a coffee and beer connoisseur, and spends most hours writing stories and music.