Mike Andrews has been a newspaper reporter, editor and publisher for nearly 20 years. He has won statewide awards as a columnist, observing the humor and poignancy of life in small towns across America. He also reported breaking news and feature stories for newspapers in Georgia, North Carolina and Oklahoma. He is an award-winning graphic artist and brings that talent to his layout and design of book covers.

His wife, Susan Andrews, is a licensed behavioral therapist and educator who brings an empathetic voice in her writing and editing. She is a compassionate interviewer, specializing in talking to clients who have traumatic stories to tell. She is skilled at giving attention to detail, while Mike focuses on the big picture.