Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile are first-time authors, have 5 kids between them and have been friends for 12+ years.

Trisha Ashworth (left) has produced advertising for American Express, PepsiCo, and Levi Strauss & Co. She lives in Northern California, with her husband and three children.

Amy Nobile (right) has led public relations programs for Visa, Frito-Lay, and Webvan. She lives in Northern California, with her husband and two children.