Hope & Freckles

Bill Kiley is a retired Deputy Police Chief and also a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Bill resides on Long Island, New York, with his wife of forty-eight years, Kathy. Among his academic credentials, Bill Kiley holds two Master of Science degrees, is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and also the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Mr. Kiley has been an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Suffolk County Community College and at Long Island University. He is a Past President of the International Association for Property and Evidence, Inc. Bill has been a presenter and conducted training throughout the United States, Canada, and in Dubai (UAE). Additionally, Bill Kiley is the Past President of the New York State and Eastern Canada Chapter of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates. Mr. Kiley has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognition throughout his various professional careers.

Mary Manning is a seasoned Illustrator in the children's market with solid 2-D concept skills and a strong background in traditional art. She works in a variety of mediums and styles in children's book illustration and visual development, with a focus on character concept design. She currently lives in Oklahoma with her beloved dog and muse, Wyatt. See more of her work at marymanning.portfoliobox.net.