J. Steven York has published multiple novels (most recently MechWarrior, Fortress of Lies), novellas, short-stories, and e-books. He's written fiction for computer games, and scripts for radio. In addition to his solo work, he's co-written two Star Trek S.C.E. novellas with his wife, romance writer Christina York, and has made a number of collaborations with his friend Dean Wesley Smith. He lives on the Oregon coast with his wife Chris, two cats named Oz and Banzai, and a battalion of GI Joes.

Justin Sweet studied art at Cal State Fullerton and later worked for Black Isle studios. More recently he has been doing freelance work for various game and book publishers, as well as production companies and magazines. A noted fantasy artist, some of his clients include Disney, National Geographic, Wizards of the Coast, Tor, DelRey and Wandering Star. Justin’s work has been featured in Spectrum, from which he received both a gold and silver medal. He lives in southern California with his wife and three children.