The Sequin Mysteries are written by Shirley Ballas & Sheila McClure.

Shirley Ballas is Queen of Latin Ballroom, an author, and head judge on BBC One's prime time show Strictly Come Dancing. Originally from Wallasey, Shirley has been dancing since the age of seven. She is three-time 'British Open to the World' Latin American Champion, ten-time US Latin American Champion, and multiple-times British National Champion. Shirley is one of the most renowned dancers in the world.

Sheila McClure was a news and entertainment producer/cameraman for over a decade. Now she raises cows, walks her dogs and writes romcoms and cosy crime. She has also written women's ¿ction as Daisy Tate (Bicycle Built for Sue and Happy Glampers) and award-winning romance as Annie O'Neil.