Meet the Creators
Mark Fallone
Author
Mark Fallone is a television director and producer in Pittsburgh, crafting marketing and mission content that builds brand for clients who want to tell their stories with clarity, conviction, and excitement. The Little Drone: Return to Home is Mark’s first published book and was inspired by his professional work as an FAA Certified drone pilot. Mark lives in Pittsburgh with his wife Eileen and they are grandparents to four feisty little ones who are living, learning and exploring the amazing things the world has to offer.
Molly Fallone
Illustrator
Molly Fallone is a Philadelphia-based illustrator and marketing professional making her debut in children’s literature with her Dad, Mark. As a first time mom, nowadays her life blends a passion for holistic wellness with an appreciation for modern technology. Beyond her professional role, Molly is a houseplant whisperer, wanna-be baker, and a lover of all things furry. Her greatest joys are her wonderful husband, rescue pup, and giggly son, Marco!
Mattimore Cronin
Project Marketing Lead
Mattimore Cronin is an LA-raised marketing professional and graduated from Notre Dame magna cum laude with a dual major in business and classics. He founded Noble Growth in 2020. Since then, Noble Growth has managed millions in ad budgets across 100+ brands and built the receipts to back it. In 2026, Mattimore has been installing Mission Control for organizations that want their entire foundation rebuilt for the AI era. He says, “We run lean and senior.” Strategy and execution are led directly by Mattimore, with a vetted network of partners in creative direction, design, and film production brought in when a build calls for it. With his leadership and strategy, Noble Growth has managed ad budgets across Meta, Google, TikTok, and Pinterest, and generated multiples of that in tracked revenue across more than 100 brands.
Jennifer Rees
Editor
Jennifer Rees is a New York Times bestselling Children's Book Editor with more than 25 years in the NYC publishing industry. Today, Jennifer continues to follow her passion working from her home in Pittsburgh for Scholastic, as well as other publishing houses like National Geographic, Wattpad, and numerous literary agencies. Jennifer is also a collaborator with new and established authors on https://reedsy.com/.
April Martella
Web Designer
April Martella is a web designer based in Pennsylvania who enjoys helping authors, small businesses, and organizations bring their ideas to life online. She designed the Little Drone, LLC website to reflect the warmth, creativity, and educational value of the book while creating an engaging experience for readers, parents, and educators. With a focus on clean design, mobile-friendly layouts, and thoughtful storytelling, April strives to build websites that are both beautiful and easy to use.
Join Little Drone on A Big Adventure!
Bring home the adventure with The Little Drone: Return to Home! Join Little Drone, Marco, and their countryside friends on a heartwarming journey filled with teamwork, discovery, and STEM-inspired fun. Perfect for curious young readers, this charming story is sure to spark imagination and a love of learning. Order your copy today and let the adventure take flight!
