Ruth QuayleWhen Ruth's three children aren'tsending footballs whizzing past herears and persuading her that sweetsare healthy, they're saying funny thingsthat she scribbles down and turns intostories.Ruth used to be a writer and sub-editor on national newspapers andglossy magazines, but she's muchhappier working from home as afreelance writer. Julia Christians Julia Christians received her diplomain communications design at theUniversity of Art in Brunswick, andafter graduating, started working as afreelance graphic designer andillustrator. She lives in the deep darkforest of the Harz Mountains,Germany, with her husband, kids, anda pack of dogs.