Laurie Colwin (1944-1992) wrote novels, three short-story collections, and two essay collections. Her five novels are Happy All the Time; Family Happiness; Goodbye without Leaving; Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object; and A Big Storm Knocked It Over. Rebecca Lowman is an actress and audiobook narrator who has won numerous Earphones Awards. She has starred in numerous television shows, including Law & Order, Big Love, NCIS, and Grey's Anatomy, among many others. She earned her MFA from Columbia University.