Wendy Wax was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and graduated from University of Georgia. After college she worked in radio, television, and film. Her books include Ocean Beach, Ten Beach Road, Single in Suburbia, Hostile Makeover, Leave it to Cleavage, and 7 days and 7 Nights. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
Naomi Wax has taught creative writing in after-school programs at the Fieldston and Ethical Culture Schools. She is co author of Cool Women: the Thinking Girl's Guide to the Hippest Women in History, which was adapted for the WE Network by Debbie Allen. She lives in New York City.