Saturday Escape

Daniel J. Mahoney graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an associate's degree in Radiologic Technology. Even though a career as an X-ray technologist paid the bills just fine,his true love was art. He set his sights on children's books. It happened one day while he was out buying books for his then seven-year old niece, Marissa. He was completely awestruck by the beautiful array of picture books and knew right then and there that was what he was meant to do!After joining fine organizations such as The Children's Literature Connection and The Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators, attending countless conferences and workshops, and building a portfolio filled with art geared toward the children's market, he headed to Manhattan. He has written a number of books for children, as well as created illustrations for several clients in the educational market.He lives in Albany, NY, where he was born and raised, with his lovely wife Jean and his son Ryan James.Mahoney, Daniel J. is the author of 'Saturday Escape' with ISBN 9780618133260 and ISBN 0618133267.