Liam the Lion

Andrew Stark was raised on the L'Anse Indian Reservation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After earning his MFA from Pacific University, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career as an editor for a fashion magazine. He has since been published in a variety of publications, and one of his short stories was adapted into a stage play. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his two dogs—Gizmo, a chihuahua, and Barney, a chiweenie. Together, they love to camp and go hiking.

Emily Faith Johnson grew up on a farm in Northern Wisconsin. She is a graphic designer, writer, and illustrator who loves bringing characters to life through her artwork. She’s always secretly wanted to become a Broadway star and when she’s not writing or making art, you can usually find her serenading the goats and ponies with show tunes. She is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.