Welcome
I'm writing and illustrating June and the Star, a YA fantasy novel about navigating deception in a magical world. Here you'll find posts on:
Writing craft (character arcs, discovery writing, story structure)
Illustration process and style development
Children's literature philosophy (moral clarity, earnest heroes)
Creative life (finding time, overcoming perfectionism)
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In defence of earnest heroes
Between sympathetic villains and ironic humor, moral clarity is disappearing from children's stories. Here's why sincere heroes and clear villains aren't outdated—they're essential for developing morality and meaning.
Why write a book?
I never planned to write a novel. But kids today grow up in an unprecedented information landscape — social media, algorithmic echo chambers, monetized attention. Here's why I believe fiction can teach media literacy better than lectures ever could.