About our authors

Charlotte Grover is old enough to know better and private enough to keep it that way.

An avid puzzler, Charlotte appreciates the simple satisfaction of escaping into a good puzzle. No notifications, no unnecessary complications. Just the quiet pleasure of solving a problem that has absolutely no bearing on the rest of the world.

When Jumbiza invited her to bring some personality to its flagship Sudoku line, she insisted on trying the puzzles herself. She promptly disappeared into them, and Sudoku Unfiltered: An Acceptable Substitute for People was born.

Jumbiza creates the puzzles. Charlotte supplies the unsolicited commentary, dry humor, everyday observations, and occasional trip down memory lane.

Her ideal evening involves a challenging puzzle, fresh air, and blessed silence. She has little patience for telemarketers, unnecessary meetings, or people who mistake silence for an invitation to talk.

Charlotte knows not every joke will land. That's fine. But if you enjoy the puzzles and occasionally laugh, smile, or think, "I hear ya, lady," she's accomplished exactly what she set out to do.