BRENNA MICHAELS holds an MFA in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University. In addition to her work as a southern fiction novelist, she is senior editor of the Genteel & Bard Journal.

TIMOTHY MICHAELS is a retired actor and radio host whose career took him from Los Angeles to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Atlanta and, finally, the Emerald Coast of Savannah. Timothy holds a BFA in acting from the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Brenna and T.C. Michaels are professional storytellers, public historians and owners of Genteel & Bard, a luxury Southern lifestyle and touring company, curating bespoke and luxury multimedia experiences. They live in Savannah's historic district. Mint juleps have been known to happen.