Willie Dinish Jr. is a born native of Mobile, AL. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served over 20 years, retiring with the rank of Technical Sergeant. During his time in the military he traveled the world and began writing to fill the hours of his travels. He continues to write today having published a novel in collaboration with his son, Willie Dinish, III and a book of poetry, Thoughts. He also has several short stories that are in development for publication and he continues to support the efforts of the Black Ink Coalition. He serves as the Artist Outreach Partner for the Black Ink Coalition.

Arthur L. Mack (1954-) is a native of Mobile, Alabama. He is a graduate of Bishop State Junior (now Community) College and the University of South Alabama. He is also a retired welfare case manager and spent nearly 24 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserves, receiving various numerous military awards, and commendations. He has a certificate from the Newspaper Institute of America, and is a freelance writer who currently writes for several newspapers and websites. In addition to a 30-plus year writing career which has involved contributing articles to various newspapers and magazines, Mack has won several awards from the Alabama Press Association and the Alabama Sportswriters Association. Arthur Mack is the author of several books of fiction including Dignity Before Dollars, Tales from the Blackside and Conflicted.