Kim Laidlaw

Kim Laidlaw is a writer, editor, and recipe developer. She is the author or co-author of eight cookbooks, including bestseller The Nightmare Before Christmas Cookbook, Emily in Paris: The Official Cookbook, Five Marys Ranch Raised Cookbook, and numerous Williams Sonoma cookbooks. Kim has managed hundreds of cookbook projects, including Kendall-Jackson's Season, winner of the 2019 IACP Book of the Year. Her clients include Disney, Netflix, Weber, Hog Island, KitchenAid, American Girl, and more. She is a former professional baker and baking instructor at the San Francisco Cooking School and owns Cast Iron Media LLC. Kim lives in Petaluma, California, with her Scottish husband, their always-entertaining daughter, and a bountiful home garden.

Lisa Maltby is an illustrator and designer, working from her studio in Sheffield in the UK. Her work has been commissioned by clients worldwide and spans across publishing, design, editorial, and heritage, including work for clients such as Penguin Random House, Virgin Atlantic, and Politico. Lisa also researches and writes about topics that affect the creative industry and speaks at colleges and creative events.