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Although her background has been in business, Kim has always loved to write. She has written poetry and several children’s stories originally for her eldest daughter. Kim enjoys the idea of seeing the world through the eyes of her imagination and finds herself submerged in the worlds she creates. Imagination has never been in short supply ever since she was a child. Because her series rides a fine line between fantasy and reality, it calls each reader to decide for themselves if they BELIEVE! Kim has always believed that when you find something you truly love to do, even if you think it is just a dream, find your passion, the gift that is within you, believe in yourself and follow that dream. “Let yourself be open to the possibilities that await. You never know where they might take you.” Kim is a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She is a writer, businesswoman, Reiki practitioner and spiritual person. She loves animals, nature and kids. Kim has lived in the Suburbs of Chicago all her life. She is creative and always tries to foster creativity in her own children as well as in others. **** Dino C. Crisanti Illustrator Dino is a toy inventor and educator at Columbia College by trade. He has created bronze sculptures for zoos around the country including Lincoln Park Zoo and Brookfield Zoo, as well as an interactive sculpture for Comer Children hospital. He is also regularly consigned by other private collectors and organizations to do custom pieces in bronze and other mediums. Born in Chicago, Dino was raised on the southwest side surrounded by a large and creative family. His earliest influence came from his mentor and older brother, Paul. It was Paul who handed him his first lump of clay setting him on an artistic road. Sculpture, animation, and toy design are a few of Dino's many talents on his artistic path. Now as a father, he hopes to lead his children on their own creative paths.