Ann Beattie (“Cat People”) has published more than 15 novels and story collections. She has received the PEN/Bernard Malamud Award for lifetime achievement in the short story form. She and her husband, Lincoln Perry, live in Maine and Key West.

Joanne Gair (“Wet Paint, Don’t Touch!”) is recognized as one of the world’s foremost makeup and body—painting artists. She has collaborated with the world’s leading photographers, directors and celebrities to create timeless images. In 1992, she painted a suit on a naked Demi Moore for the cover of Vanity Fair. Since 1999, Gair’s body—painted swimsuits have been featured prominently in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions. She has published two books featuring her makeup and photography: Paint A’ Licious (2005) and Body Painting: Masterpieces by Joanne Gair (2006). A year ago, Gair’s work graced the cover of Key West Magazine’s Fantasy Fest issue. .