Mary Kirchoff is the author of a number of Dragonlance novels, including Kendermore and the Defenders of Magic trilogy. Currently she is vice president of Publishing at Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
Douglas Niles is the author of more than 30 novels, including 10 in the best-selling Dragonlance line. In addition to his Dragonlance work, he has written the Watershed and Seven Circles trilogies, both published by Ace fantasy. Niles has also designed numerous roleplaying games.