O'Neill, Brooke: - Brooke O'Neill was born and raised in the city and suburbs of Chicago. After watching The Little Mermaid on the big screen at age five, she developed a passion for drawing (and becoming a mermaid). She's the illustrator of a number of children's books including Thirteen Days of Swiftmas: A Christmas Celebration for Fans. When she's not drawing, she loves spending time with her family and their dog, Donut--and listening to Taylor Swift, of course! Other interests include playing the ukulele, reading, taking care of her plants, and watching scary movies.