
Debbie Manber Kupfer grew up in the London, but somehow ended up in St. Louis, MO, where she lives with her family—including two very opinionated felines. She works as a writer, editor, and puzzle constructor and is the author of the young adult fantasy series, P.A.W.S. and a number of children’s picture books. Her puzzles have appeared in Tribune newspapers, Penny Press, and Dell magazines. She believes that with enough tea and dark chocolate you can achieve anything!