Adam Jay Epstein spent his childhood in Great Neck, New York, while Andrew Jacobson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but the two met in a parking garage out in Los Angeles. They have been writing for film and television together ever since.One day, Adam asked Andrew, "Are you familiar with what a familiar is?" And from that simple question, Vastia was born, a fantastical world filled with the authors' shared love of animals and magic.Adam Jay Epstein lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jane, their daughter, Penny, and a black-and-white alley cat.Andrew Jacobson lives with his wife, Ashley, and their dog, Elvis, four traffic lights away.

Praise for The Familiars: Animal Wizardry:"A captivating story that puts a fresh spin on the classic fantasy tale by telling it from the animals' point of view. Prepare yourself for more twists and turns than you can shake a wand at, and cliff-hangers by the dozen!" Roderick Gordon, author of Tunnels"The Familiars combines the magic of Harry Potter and the adventure of Warriors into an enchanting story readers will love. Whether furry, flippered or feathered you'll be taking a closer look at your family pet." Michael Buckley, author of The Sisters Grimm and NERDS