Michele Avantariois the coauthor of Deal Breakers- When Does Mr. Right Become Mr. Not-On-Your Life? She began her career as an advertising television and radio producer in Manhattan. For the past ten years, she has managed a casting and wrangling company. She lives in Belle Harbor, New York. Maia Dunkelis the coauthor of Deal Breakers- When Does Mr. Right Become Mr. Not-On-Your-Life? She works in advertising and occasionally performs as a stand-up comic. She lives in New York City.