This is the second Teacup collaboration between Chard and Lux. Chard has previously written and self-published a series of fantasy books as well as a thriller published in 2015. Lux is a professional illustrator and has worked for major advertising and PR agencies for many years. Chard fell in love with the Philippines when he first went there and with the help of Lux has put Teacup's real life adventures onto paper. Chard and Lux are both dog lovers and spend a lot of time helping rescue dogs.