Kim Scott is a descendant of people living along the south coast of Western Australia prior to colonisation, and is proud to be one among those who call themselves Noongar. He began writing for publication when he became a teacher of English. He is currently based at Curtin University in Western Australia as Professor of Writing, in the School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts.

Peter Kendall is an artist who is active in many areas, from corporate and portrait commissions, to paintings for exhibition, illustrating books, and cartooning.