Diane Forti has been a registered nurse for thirty-one years and currently works in hospice care. Diane and her husband, Ken, have a combined family including twelve grandchildren whom they are very close to. The Very Nice Family is her second book, and number three, Liam's Big Heart, is in the works.

Maryana Kachmar was born in Lviv, Ukraine in 1983. She is a certified Master of Sacred Art, and the founder of the Christian children's magazines "Angel" and "Flashlight," where she has worked as editor and artist. She has also illustrated many children's books. Maryana loves the smell of flowers in the spring and appreciates every moment given to her by God. She is the mother of three cheerful and energetic children, who inspire her daily with new pictures!