Catherine Jinks is the Australian author of many award-winning and internationally recognised books for adults, young adults and kids, written in a wide range of genres. Her body of writing encompasses more than 30 titles and she has garnered many awards, including the CBCA Book of the Year Award, the Aurealis Award for Science Fiction and the Davitt Award for Crime Fiction. She has been writing books since she was eight years old – and doesn't expect to stop writing them anytime soon.
Simon Oats graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts and has performed in numerous classical and modern plays. He has also appeared in the television productions of Blue Heelers and Good Guys Bad Guys. Simon is a professional jazz, rock and folk singer and an accomplished guitarist.