#geozoology

[hisiheyah]

Equus zephyrus, more commonly known as the draft horse, frequently graces the skies above the Luvial Flats. Equus zephyrus herds are known for kicking up storms, leaving a thick blanket of nimbostratus clouds in their wake. Though individual Equus zephyrus herds have well-defined ranges, their impulsive nature makes it nearly impossible to predict their movements. A sunny day in Equus zephyrus territory can suddenly and unexpectedly turn into an overcast one, or even a downpour.

Happy lunar new year! 🐎

[hisiheyah]

The Pogonites, more commonly known as the Dragon Dunes, are considered the highlight of the Pogona Desert. During the day, pogonites bask at the top of the dunes; at night, they sleep in the valleys between the lunettes...

[hisiheyah]

May the year of the snake bring you new adventures and new horizons. 蛇年快樂!

(available as a print!)

[hisiheyah]

Today's the day that Lu and Ren head out into the wide world!

I'm proud of this entire book, but here are a few pages I'm extra proud of. I hope you'll join them on their adventures, whether at your local bookstore or at your library. :)

[hisiheyah]

B&N is doing a 25% off member pre-order sale today through Friday (Feb 5-7)! Which means it’s the perfect opportunity to snag your copy of LU AND REN’S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY so that you can have it in your hands the day it releases.

Pre-orders are super important for a book's success, and they're one of the best way to support authors. So if you know someone who'd would love a book about adventuring through a land of giant animals, now's the perfect time to get yourself a copy so that you'll have it in your hands when it releases in May. :)

Just remember to hang onto those receipts to get your pre-order campaign goodies (more info coming soon)!

Get your copy here!

[hisiheyah]

⛰️ Pre-order Campaign for Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology ⛰️

We’re three months out from release day! Which means it’s time for me to tell you about this fabulous ✨pre-order campaign✨ I’m doing for Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology. 

If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, I encourage you to get it from Fantom Comics! If you’ve already ordered your copy (thank you!), or you’re not in a position to pre-order but can still request it at your library, fear not! You can still fill out the linked form and get some goodies. 

Pre-order the book or request it at your library, fill out this form by June 2, 2025, and I'll send you:

A 4”x8” double-sided mini print: one side illustrated by Jessica Ricole, the other by yours truly

A signed, Geozoology-exclusive bookplate

If you order from Fantom Comics ( hardcover | paperback ), you’ll also get your book signed/personalized AND get a bonus sticker!

In addition to receiving these goodies, two lucky people will be randomly chosen to receive a baby caviolith plush, lovingly crocheted by myself. How could you possibly resist those adorable round faces?

Pre-orders are important to a book’s success, especially for debut authors such as myself. This is my way of thanking those who support me and my work!

🌱 FILL OUT THE FORM HERE! 🌱

[hisiheyah]

Been chomping at the bit to do the cover reveal for my upcoming middle grade graphic novel, LU AND REN’S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY. Tomorrow’s the day we release it into the wild!

[hisiheyah]

🏔️Delighted to finally share the cover for LU AND REN’S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY! I can’t wait to take you on an adventure through Lirrin to meet its people and its giant geofauna! 

Design & lettering: Kathy Lam

Art direction: Joel Tippie & Celeste Knudsen

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Lu dreams of being a great adventurer, just like her ah-ma, who is a world-renowned geozoologist. Ah-ma has traveled far and wide, researching unique animals like dreamy cloud-jellies, enormous sunfish, and playful mossgoats. There’s nothing Lu loves more than reading Ah-ma’s letters about her quests, even if she and her mom struggle to understand the Cylian language Ah-ma writes in.

But when Ah-ma’s letters suddenly stop, Lu becomes worried. So when a nearby town needs a geozoologist, Lu decides to go on the journey to find Ah-ma. She charts a course with the help of Ren, an old friend turned new travel buddy.

As they follow in Ah-ma’s footsteps, Lu begins to discover the complex relationships between geofauna—and between people. What stories has Ah-ma never told her? And what’s Ren hiding from her?

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LU AND REN’S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY comes out May 27, 2025. Preorders are now open!