Bill Connolly
The illustrator of Miss Marble's Backyard Critters is also an internationally syndicated artist and cartoonist whose creative genius knows no bounds - from crazy caricatures at Disneyworld to original comic strips, book illustrations, and even a gameboard.
A thirty-year veteran of the airwaves, Bill was writer/producer for the legendary original Q105 Morning Zoo on WRBQ Radio in Tampa, Florida. His comedic and musical talents contributed to the success of the show that commanded the number one (#1) spot for large-market stations in the USA and was the first radio show to be simulcast on television!
The creative magic happens in his studio in Pinellas Park, Florida, where he lives with his wife, Virginia, in "the house that jokes built."
Lisa J. Michaels
The illustrator of Miss Marble's Extreme Adventures and book designer for the series, Lisa also mentors other illustrators and teaches the art of writing, constructing and illustrating children's books.
As the illustrator of the Martin the Mouse series, and over a dozen additional picture books, several chapter books, many magazine spreads and other published and public works of art, Lisa enjoys the creative diversity of both traditional and digital mediums.
A self-proclaimed Jack-of-all-trades, you may find her producing a video writing class one day, building a website the next, and conducting a painting class that same evening! You may contact her by clicking here > The Art of Picture Books.
