Watt Key lives in southern Alabama with his family. His debut novel, Alabama Moon, was named to Time magazine's list of the Best One Hundred YA Books of All Time.
Charlie Thurston has appeared on stages across the country, including Trinity Repertory Company, Arden Theatre Company, Baltimore Center Stage, Intiman Theater, Chautauqua Theater Company, and Riverside Theatre. Charlie holds an MFA in acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep.