Meet Jules and Effin Older, a remarkable couple whose lives have taken them from psychology and medical education to New Zealand television, radio, children's books, travel writing and plenty of unexpected adventures.

After achieving success in the art world, James eventually chose a deliberately simple, almost monastic life. His philosophy seems to explain it all: “The more tragic, the more inspired I am to write comedy.”

Meet Gary Hanauer! California-based writer, publicist, and first-time screenwriter with a serious case of "curiosity overload." When he’s not writing, you’ll find him birdwatching (hummingbirds are favorites) or swimming laps. He’s a collector at heart – from stamps to shells – but his crown jewels are a 34,000-issue comic book collection and autographs ranging from Presidents Truman and LBJ to Sandy Koufax, Bob Hope, and literary icons like Thornton Wilder. Gary has said, “I