Hi There!
I’m the author-illustrator behind the Cat & Cat Adventures series (HarperCollins) and A Sky of Paper Stars (Macmillan). More upcoming books include more Cat & Cat Adventures books with Harper, and another middle grade and a YA graphic novel with Macmillan!
Based in Orange County, California, I’m often in an oversized sweater drawing, writing, and enjoying some video games.
I received my BA in molecular & cellular biology from Harvard University and a MS in computer science from the University of Chicago. For many years, I worked in healthcare and then tech, before serendipity and passion took me along for a creative pivot.
Because of my experience in different industries and experiences, I’ve been able to see many perspectives. In my storytelling, I love to combine my personal memories along with diverse life experiences and thoughtful messages for both kids and adults alike.
I am represented by KO Media Management! For publishing/illustration inquiries, please contact my agent at info@komediamanagement.com.
My Publishing Journey
Getting into writing and illustrating graphic novels was not what I expected. But my path through different careers have helped guide my writing today. I never took specific classes in writing and illustrating, but rather learned through practicing every single day (literally).
In 2019, I was working full time in tech when I began my own challenge to draw a comic every day and share it online.
In 2020, after my IG took off, I became agented and pitched my first ever book!
In 2021, my first book (THE WORLD ACCORDING TO CATS) and my first graphic novel (THE QUEST FOR SNACKS) was published. I also pitched a MG graphic novel and had my first publishing auction experience (!!).
In 2022, the second book in my series (THE GOBLET OF INFINITY) was published. I started working on my next two books (the third book in my series and the MG graphic novel) while also pitching my first ever YA graphic novel!
In 2023, two of my books were released: JOURNEY INTO UNIBEAR CITY, the third book in my series, and A SKY OF PAPER STARS, my MG graphic novel. I also began working on my YA and second MG graphic novel, and signed another book deal for three more early reader books!
Now in 2024… I already finished up book 4 in my series! I’m working on preparing for the launch of that. I’m also working hard on the final art of my YA graphic novel, WHEN A TIGER FLIES. Simultaneously, I’m working on my second MG graphic novel, title pending. More books to come soon :)!
I’ll also hopefully be updating more about my journey in my blog.
Thanks for following along!
