Patrick T. Randolph is the author of six previous bestselling books, and he has won a number of speaking awards. He has used creative writing in his ESL classes since 1994. Patrick lives with his soul-inspiring wife, Gamze; his cheerful daughter, Aylene; and his wise, comical cat, Gable. Joseph I. Ruppert has taught English as a Second Language at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for more than twelve years. His passion for fiction, theatre, and film has both infused and informed his approach to teaching English. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan with his wife and children.