Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Guardians, Beyonders, Five Kingdoms, and The Candy Shop War series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley with his wife, Erlyn, their eleven children, three mischievous cats, and a brood of chickens. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books.

Brandon Dorman grew up near Tacoma, WA, and he and his wife are the parents of four boys and one girl. He is best known for his book cover art on popular series including Fablehaven, Goosebumps, and The Land of Stories. He is an accomplished visual storyteller who has illustrated twenty-one picture books.