Elaine Hatfield, Professor of Psychology  at the University of Hawaii, has written 13 books—two of which won the American Psychological Foundation's and the American Psychological Association's National Media Awards. She's also published 45 short stories in American, Canadian, Australian, and Indian literary magazines.

Richard L. Rapson, Professor of History at the University of Hawaii, has written a dozen books, most of which focus on the psychological side of American life, past and present. He's been a T.V. moderator, Dean of New College, and named by the Danforth Foundation as one of the nation's best teachers.