If some readers take away the idea that animals deserve better treatment in general, then I certainly won't argue.

If some readers take away the idea that animals deserve better treatment in general, then I certainly won't argue.

In Japan, it's strange to openly take credit for giving to charity or even to donate publicly.

Historical atrocities have certainly shown that dehumanizing any group is the first step toward genocide.

I believe young children in particular enjoy witnessing the survival of youthful protagonists against terrible odds. I think it's gratifying to the reader when you give young characters that kind of agency.

In medieval Europe, childbirth was a leading cause of death. So widowed fathers with children were quite common, meaning stepmothers were equally common.

I always hope that the artwork will complement and enrich a story.