I can't say I'm anything like a devoted animal rights activist, but I certainly oppose cruelty to animals.

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

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

I can't say I'm anything like a devoted animal rights activist, but I certainly oppose cruelty to animals.

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

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

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