Karen McCombie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1963. She now lives in London with her husband, daughter and fat ginger cat.
Katie Kear is a British illustrator who has been creating artwork for as long as she can remember. She graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a First Class BA Hons Illustration Degree, and is currently completing her MA in illustration. She loves drawing, adventures in nature, chocolate, stationery and finding new inspirational artists.