N. K. Jemisin

Rebecca Yarros is an American author.

Pierce Brown is an American science fiction author who writes the Red Rising series, consisting of Red Rising (2014), Golden Son (2015), Morning Star (2016), Iron Gold (2018), Dark Age (2019), and Light Bringer (2023).

Caroline Peckham is an international best-selling author who writes primarily paranormal romance, as well as fantasy. She is a self-published writer and an adventurous traveler, having camped across America along Route 66, skydived, and bungee jumped in Thailand. She co-authors with a partner and keeps fans updated on new releases via a newsletter.

Susanne Valenti is a #1 Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author who co-writes with her sister, Caroline Peckham. Nicknamed the "Twisted Sisters" by their fans, the duo has captivated a global audience with over 15 million books sold. Valenti's work spans romance and fantasy, including the popular Zodiac Academy series.

Rachel Gillig is an American gothic romantic fantasy author.

John Tiffany is a theatre director and co-creator who co-wrote the original story for *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* alongside J.K. Rowling and Jack Thorne. He directed the production and received the Olivier Award for Best Director for that work. He served as Associate Director of the National Theatre of Scotland (2005–2012) and was a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University (2010–2011). As Associate Director of the Royal Court, his work includes *The Twits*, *Hope*, and *The Pass*.