Ella Monroe is the pen name of Maz Rauber, a former New York Post reporter, and Amy Reingold, a textile artist and Cordon Bleu trained chef, who've been friends since their kids were in kindergarten. When not writing together at Maz's desk, Amy creates yummy desserts and redesigns vintage coats. Maz can be found gardening on her balcony, kayaking on the Potomac River, or walking her dog, Aussie.