Eleni Zabini was born in 1975 and enjoyed painting and drawing as a child. She studied history of art in Graz and works as a freelance illustrator. She lives with her husband and their two children in Graz, Germany. Susanne Lutje was born in Kiel, Germany in 1970 and grew up in the area. She spent six months in the USA and now works at Kiel's Schauspielhaus Theatre and for the NDR broadcasting company as assistant director, dramatic adviser and production assistant. She also writes books for children.