Rachel is an Iowa native who currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. An erstwhile German professor, she is taking a hiatus from teaching to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author. She fills her newfound free time by playing, creating, and learning new skills.

Jonathan lives in Carrboro, North Carolina, where he works as a web developer. He is also President of the board of directors for the Beckett Foundation, a recent nonprofit startup that brings together dogs in need of homes and seniors living alone.