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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Don’t tell me what to think

Why do modern movies prefer to lecture audiences instead of letting stories speak for themselves? Comparing Salem's Lot 1979 vs 2024 reveals what's been lost when writers stop trusting viewers to think.

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