Lynn is a self-confessed Christmas nut and a founder member of Bella Shuttleworth's Christmas Convention Club (you have to read the book to know what that is!). Her own children suspect that she has Tall Elf blood, as she has slightly pointed ears and no-one really knows how old she is!

When she is not writing the Christine Kringle stories, she is writing the thrilling Nathan Fox books and lots of plays for children, which have been performed by schools and youth groups all over the world.

See Lynn Brittney’s childrens plays at: www.schoolplaysandpantos.com
Visit Lynn Brittney’s Nathan Fox site: www.nathanfox-dangeroustimes.co.uk

Brita Granström is a Swedish illustrator living in the UK. She is the illustrator of the best-selling Eyes Nose Fingers Toes written by Judy Hindley and, together with her partner Mick Manning, Brita has written and illustrated over 70 books - including award-winners like My Body Book, What’s Under the Bed, Art School and Viking Longship.

Brita has always loved 'Jul' (Swedish for Christmas) so she jumped at the chance to draw Christine Kringle and her friends.

Brita bought a Victorian sleigh in Lapland last summer and she is currently looking for a team of goats, who are, she assures us, much faster in the sky than reindeer and (thank goodness) don't require satellite navigation!

Visit Mick and Brita's website at: www.mickandbrita.com

Kate Lowe is a freelance graphic designer specialising in publishing. She has worked with a range of clients from children’s book publishers to animal charities, producing everything from leaflets to large exhibition displays. Working from her home in the country, she is able to have a wide variety of clients and still have a nice view from her office window!

Kate loves the opportunity to relive her childhood at Christmas, especially if there is snow on the ground. Given the opportunity she regularly creates her own snow families, with the help of her snow fairies, but only wishes they’d hang around a bit longer!

Contact Kate Lowe: greensands1@btinternet.com

Andy Watson is a post graduate new media designer, a fresh face to the creative industry in the UK. Currently employed at PC Doctor, his recent work includes video editing, web design layouts and corporate identity. He also did work experience at the Yule Dynasty headquarters when he was 17 and was responsible for setting up the Dynasty's Intranet system.

Geoff Hammond graduated at the same time and is currently the Design Director for PC Doctor. He is responsible for site construction and maintenance and can lend a dab hand to any creative procedure required. Born on the 23rd of December Geoff is also a Christmas baby.

Visit the PC Doctor website at: www.pcdoctor.cc