Coauthors Terry M. McCarty and Margaret Ann Chatfield McCarty both hold master's degrees with emphases in the social sciences and human behavior, Terry's from California State University at Fullerton and Margaret's from Pepperdine University. A shared love of history prompted their transcription and narration of the letters of Edward L. Chatfield, a great-granduncle to Margaret. When not researching and writing, they enjoy exercise, gardening, storytelling, and visiting their children and grandchildren. They live in Georgetown, Texas, and this is their first book.