Justin Zinck is twenty-two years old, fifteen years removed from the traumatic ordeal that inspired this story. Originally hailing from the suburbs of Boston, he now lives in Aspen, Colorado working as a ski lift attendant, where he is affectionately known by all as The Chief of the Steeps. In the fall of 2010, Justin will be a first year MFA Fiction candidate at Southern Illinois University. In the past he has worked as a landscaper and a short order fry cook, but he particularly enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his friends Sean and Matt. He has published zero novels.
Courtney Jasiulek is an artist and art teacher residing in Northern California. She completed her BFA at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles and is currently pursuing a teaching credential. Her artwork can be found at http://ospace.otis.edu/cljart/Courtney_Jasiulek/published and TealStripes.etsy.com.