Carla Frechette and Marya Doery

Carla Frechette (pictured on the right) has been solving crossword puzzles since she was a teenager, when she became entranced by the New York Times Sunday puzzle. She soon came to know and love obscure terms such as “ANOA” and “NIDUS.” In 2011, she turned her hand to creating tough crossword puzzles for those who are seeking a challenge.

Carla lives in Connecticut with her husband, Ray, and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Nyla. When not working on crosswords, she enjoys hiking and running.

Marya Doery

Marya Doery (pictured on the left) has worked as a stablehand, biology lab technician, physicist, and software developer. Currently, she splits her time between editing crossword puzzles and creating computer games. She also enjoys drawing cartoons, and her illustrations have appeared in the children’s book, The Squid Kids.

In her spare time, she enjoys rock climbing, skiing, and snorkeling.

Carla and Marya founded World of Crosswords in 2011