Dale Ratermann has written more than two dozen puzzle books and more than 50 total books on a variety of topics. He is the co-puzzle editor for a chain of seven weekly newspapers in Indiana, as well as the crossword puzzle constructor for a weekly news magazine in Florida. He spent 30+ years in sports marketing, including 20 years with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. A native of Illinois, Ratermann has traveled to all 50 states to research various puzzle books. Lana Bandy is a writer and editor with a diverse range of experience. She spent 20+ years working in marketing and now concentrates on strategic management. She is the co-puzzle editor for a chain of seven weekly newspapers in Indiana and has co-written five puzzle/trivia books. Bandy received her undergraduate degree from Purdue and her MPA from Indiana.

In her free time, she loves to travel and take her dogs to the beach.