About the Author / Illustrator / Art Director

Jessie Lynch Frees, author and award-winning radio host, has interviewed countless guests in her more than 35 years of broadcasting. A mother of three, and grandmother of eight, her stories have delighted family and friends for years. 

Jaroslav "Jerry" Gebr, illustrator and renowned Hollywood artist, his artwork is included in such prominent films as The Sound of Music,” “The Princess Diaries,” as well as hundreds of TV and Film Productions. Gebr is best known for his title work in “The Sting” starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.

Verne Nobles DGA, Art Director, is an award winning writer, producer, director, designer and artist. A grandfather of 15, he has dedicated his life to family entertainment.