Lauren Roberts, Author: Lauren Roberts is the New York Times bestselling author of the runaway hit Powerless series, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. Known for her captivating blend of romance, fantasy, and unforgettable characters, she has built a massive global fanbase—including more than 740K TikTok followers.

Gabi Moskowitz, Co-Author: Gabi Moskowitz is the editor-in-chief of the nationally acclaimed cooking blog BrokeAss Gourmet. She has previously authored Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook, The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook, Pizza Dough: 100 Delicious, Unexpected Recipes, and Hot Mess Kitchen. Gabi was also a co-producer of Young & Hungry, a successful Freeform comedy loosely based on her life. Gabi has contributed regularly to The Washington Post, The Guardian, and Lenny Letter. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, Evan.