I have several ideas that can be used perfectly for the design that your project needs, and beyond the given information I would like to know exactly what the diagram is needed to focus the design better, for example if it is for a book or a magazine with more vivid colors, or simply a poster where you can work the design without a base.
As for the design concept I would like to get more information about the authors, since I do not want to do a simple design with arrows, I would like to connect the authors with objects related to them, maybe a pen or a book, it's just an example, I'll find the most original objects that fit perfectly in the connection, can also be a design with circles or different shapes connected like a network.
It is probably difficult to imagine with words but I assure you that they will be excellent, I could start working right away and in 4 or 5 hours I would be ready if you need it very urgent, otherwise tomorrow at this same time I would send you the final design with all the modifications you wish to make. If you want to send me the information to send you an initial draft of my idea I am totally willing.
I am looking forward to your response.