Tracey Norman is an author and historian. She writes both fiction and non-fiction in several genres. Her book Dark Folklore (co-written with her husband Mark) was published in 2021 by The History Press, and her first full-length novel, the supernatural Gothic adventure Who Is Anna Stenberg? was published in October 2023 by American publisher Liminal Books. Her play WITCH, available as a full-cast audio production, was based on the events in a real witchcraft trial from 1687 and has been used by schools and universities as Theatre in Education. Tracey lives in Devon with her family and a feline trip hazard.

Jenny Carden has been working with plant medicine for many years, including training for four years to become a qualified medical herbalist. This includes 500 hours of clinical training and gaining in-depth knowledge of the biochemistry and scientific side of plant medicine. Jenny combines this with a background in archaeology, ecology and a love for the outdoors (the moor in particular) to help people back to better health, with workshops and walks to help explore the natural world around you.

Mark Norman is a folklorist and author based in mid-Devon. He is the creator and host of The Folklore Podcast, which is one of the most listened to shows worldwide in the folklore genre with around 2 million downloads across its nine seasons. In 2021, Mark founded The Folklore Library and Archive - a registered charity which aims to collect and preserve valuable folklore material in all formats and make it freely available for everyone. The charity is based in Devon and has loaned a number of items to this year's exhibition at the Museum. Many of Mark's books are available in the Museum shop during the exhibition, including Black Dog Folklore, Telling the Bees and other customs: The folklore of rural craft and Dark Folklore which he co-wrote with his wife Tracey. Mark is the Recorder of Folklore for The Devonshire Association and sits on the Council of The Folklore Society.

Helen JR Bruce is an author, folklorist and oral storyteller living on the magical Somerset levels. Her lifelong fascination with Dartmoor has manifested in the Heat of the Hunt trilogy, her lively reworking of folklore set in the modern day. An advocate for Sacred Earth Activism, she sees story as the liminal space between humans and landscape, and as a universal language which allows for communication between the two. She hopes to inspire people and communities to continue sharing stories and finding new stories in their landscapes.