Julie Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of young adult and middle grade novels, including Dumplin' (now a Netflix original film starring Jennifer Aniston). She is also the author of Disney's reimagining of Cinderella: If the Shoe Fits. Her books have been translated into more than fifteen languages.
She lives in North Texas with her husband, who loves her; her dog, who adores her; and her cats, who tolerate her.
Sierra Simone is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary and historical romance, including Priest, American Queen, and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl.
Her work has been featured in Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and Marie Claire.
She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, two children and two giant dogs.