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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Little whispers, big echoes
A woman eating flowers. A tree that can't hold itself upright. Small details from Dr. Sleep and hiking trails found their way into my novel. Here's why choosing details that resonate with you creates resonance for readers.
I hate bureaucracy
Of all the things that frustrate me, bureaucracy tops the list. From government work to my novel's antagonist, I've explored how systems prioritize procedure over people—and why that makes great fiction.