Ted O'Neal can be found working the soil on occasion in southern Indiana, where he lives with his wife, children, dog, and other domesticated and non-domesticated critters. He is also the author of the Elf-help book, Garden Therapy, and the Elf-help Book for Kids, Respect: Dare to Care, Share, and Be Fair.

R. W. Alley is the illustrator for the popular Abbey Press adult series of Elf-help books, as well as an illustrator and writer of children's books. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, daughter, and son. See a wide variety of his works at: www.rwalley.com.