Sharlyn Hidalgo has been a practicing astrologer and tarot reader for over thirty years. She teaches classes on the Ogham and the Celtic tree calendar, is the author of Celtic Tree Oracle, and offers tree readings. Sharlyn also teaches classes on the Egyptian mysteries and on Alchemical Healing as developed by Nicki Scully. She is the author of two books about Egypt and has led three pilgrimages there. She was a teacher for twenty-five years and has worked as a psychotherapist in agencies and private practice. Sharlyn lives in Seattle, Washington. Jimmy Manton is an award-winning illustrator who has provided artwork for numerous Blue Angel publications. While he has been drawing since his little opposable thumbs allowed him to grasp a pen, he has been obsessed with all things sci-fi and fantasy.

It runs in the family, too. Jimmy was named after James T. Kirk, Star Trek's indomitable captain of the USS Enterprise. For the last few years Jimmy concentrated on studying architecture and also the art of architectural model building. Jimmy's work is featured in magazines including international architectural and gaming titles. He is based in Melbourne, Australia. ~.