Hi! I'm Quickly.

I’m Quickly The Magic Spatula, and I was discovered in the attic in an old dusty box. I bring the warmth of Mommy’s kitchen to life in my first book, Quickly The Magic Spatula. This story celebrates those heartfelt family moments that became treasured with time. In Quickly’s Magical Pancake Adventure you’ll join me on an exciting journey and discover delicious pancake recipes from world-famous chefs including Jacques Pepin, Cat Cora, and Roy Yamaguchi. Travel with me in S is for Safari and meet the fascinating animals of South Africa from A to Z. And have more fun when you color your way through Quickly’s Safari Adventure Coloring and Activity Book! 

Jeryl Abelmann

Jeryl Abelmann is a retired elementary school teacher. She is the recipient of Teacher of the Year Award for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District in California. She is a member of the Monterey Symphony Board of Directors and The Screen Actors Guild. The Monterey Bay Chapter for the Central Coast on National Philanthropy Day recognized her for “outstanding contributions to the Monterey Symphony in the true spirit of changing the world with a giving heart”. She loves the movies, theater, writing, and traveling. She has two sons and four grandchildren. She and her husband live in northern California.

Miriam Kronish

Miriam Kronish is a retired principal from the Needham (MA) Public Schools. Over the past decades she has taught at Lesley University and Cambridge College in Massachusetts. Her interests are music, educational pursuits, cooking, theater, reading, and especially writing. She is a National Distinguished Principal and an award-winning Principal in Massachusetts. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Academy for Lifelong Learning at Cape Cod. She currently resides in Maine.

Chason Matthams

Chason Matthams is the “Children’s Book Winner” for his illustrations for Quickly The Magic Spatula.
He is a New York-based painter and a graduate of the Fine Arts Department of New York University. 
He received his BFA and MFA from New York University. 
He has exhibited his work in the United States and internationally. 

Daniel J. Seward

Daniel Seward is a North Idaho graphic designer / illustrator with over 30 years of experience. His work includes branding, websites, print, and publishing, combining creativity with real-world experience.