Dr. Bill Gillham (1927-2011) taught psychology at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, hosted the nationally syndicated radio program Lifetime Guarantee, and spoke worldwide through Lifetime Ministries. He was also a Christian counselor, husband, and father of four.

Alan Snow is a well-known author and illustrator of children's books and has also worked in many fields of design and animation. He has written two novels, "Here Be Monsters! "and "Worse Things Happen at Sea!", both set in the wonderfully weird world of Ratbridge. He lives in Bath, England.