John Osmond is a writer and journalist. John graduated from the University of Bristol and began his career in journalism with Yorkshire Post Newspapers in the 1960s, later working with the Western Mail and HTV Wales in the 1970s and 1980s. His first novel, Ten Million Stars Are Burning, was published by Gomer in 2018. His latest book Real Preseli is out now and becomes the latest addition to the Seren 'Real' series.

Nula Suchet was originally an interior designer who worked internationally in the UK, Europe and the US. Now retired she lives in London with her husband John Suchet who she met at the care home where both of their spouses were being cared for with dementia. Her book, The Longest Farewell, on dealing with her husband's dementia and the heartbreak that came with it is available now. 

Deryn Rees-Jones is a Professor of Poetry at Liverpool University and editor at the poetry publisher Pavillion. Her latest collection Erato questions the value of the poet and poetry itself, through thoughtful prose narratives and the passionate lyric poetry for which she is renowned. 

Peter J. Conradi English Professor Emeritus at Kingston University. He is an author and journalist, and is known as the official biographer of Iris Murdoch. In his memoir Family Business he explores his Jewish family, rebellious youth and sexuality, but also his close relationship with Irish and her husband John Bayley.