Kim Hansen

Kim Hansen is an Amazon bestselling author, writer and illustrator of THE ADVENTURES OF SHERIFF WILLIKER, a NEW series of children's picture books, ages 4-8. She believes every child should be read to.​

THE ADVENTURES OF SHERIFF WILLIKER was inspired by Kim's childhood memories growing up in a small lake community in northwest Iowa.

Her Grandpa and Grandma Griffee lived in Superior, Iowa, where Kim spent most of her childhood days--and the place where she draws from her imagination and inspiration. Her grandpa was the Marshal of Superior--her inspiration for Sheriff Williker--whom Kim named after a saying her mom often said, 'Gee whiz willikers!'

In addition to writing, illustrating and self-publishing her children's books, Kim is also a talented artist and muralist. She owns J.K. Hansen Studios, f/k/a Custom Murals and Designs and her work has been showcased throughout Colorado, Florida, and Arizona.

Kim's literary career began in 2009 as an investigative researcher working on true crime book projects with authors, Sherrie Lueder, John Hansen, Jill Hansen Smith, and Tyson Wrensch. Both books, HE KILLED OUR JANNY: "A Family's Search for the Truth, and UNTIL SOMEONE GETS HURT became bestsellers on Amazon, Kobo and iTunes. The authors, including Kim, have been guests on several true crime podcasts, radio and television. UNTIL SOMEONE GETS HURT was featured on Investigation Discovery shows FORBIDDEN "Prince of Darkness" and A STRANGER IN MY HOME, with appearances by Lueder and Wrensch.

In June, 2013, Kim was accepted into The American Investigative Society of Cold Cases (AISOCC) as a General Member--outstanding individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the pursuit of truth and justice for homicide victims. AISOCC members are a growing voice for all the victims who cannot speak for themselves.

In January 2014--combining her talents as an investigative researcher and muralist--Kim set out to accomplish her dream of writing and illustrating a series of children's books, THE ADVENTURES OF SHERIFF WILLIKER. Book No. 1 "The Case of the Missing Horseshoe was released on March 10, 2014, and became an immediate bestseller on Amazon's Top 100 Books [Large Print] Children's Books, and #2 in Hot New Releases in Children's Books. The paperback and Kindle editions are available in both English and Spanish.​

Book No. 2 in the Sheriff Williker series, "The Case of the Riverdale Lake Monster," was released in September 2017.

Kim currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband and is working on her third book in the Sheriff Williker series, "The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse."