Knowing her brother abused Kiko as a small child, her mother not only allows Uncle Max to move in, she prohibits Kiko from putting a lock on her door. Kiko and her two brothers live with their self-absorbed mother, who belittles all things Japanese, raising Kiko to consider herself unworthy and her Japanese features ugly, to the point where she and her brothers used to compete over who looked least Asian. Kiko’s Japanese-American father and his new wife, a white woman, like Kiko’s mom, are preoccupied parents of twin baby girls. Unfortunately I don't have bookplates available unless they are specifically linked to preorder campaigns.For Kiko, a biracial Nebraska teen, attending Prism, a prestigious art school, will allow her to pursue her dream of making art and to escape a toxic family environment denied admission, she has no Plan B. When signed copies are available, I will share the news on social media (Instagram is the best way to keep up with book updates!). How can I get a signed book/bookplate of ? You can read all of them on Magic's website for free here, or go to my Short Stories section to find links for every individual episode. Yes! I was honored to write both the main fiction story-line for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, as well as the Kaito Origin Story. Is it true you wrote fiction for Magic: The Gathering? So excited to hear this! Please reach out to my publicist or use the form on my contact page.

I’d like to get in touch about an interview/podcast/event. I will also sometimes share news about ARC giveaways on social media (keep an eye on my Instagram for more information). You can also request e-ARCs through Edelweiss and Netgalley in the months leading up to publication. Thanks so much for the interest! For review copies or any publicity related questions, you can reach the publicity team via the email addresses on my contact page (there's one for my YA novels, and another one for my middle-grade).

I can’t wait to read your upcoming book(s)! Where can I get review copies/ARCs? Please understand that while I do read and appreciate every single message I receive (I truly have some of the best readers in the world!), I am not always able to respond due to time constraints. There's a form on my contact page that you're welcome to use. I just finished your book and want to tell you how much I loved it! What’s the best way to reach you? I’ve written a blog post all about my journey to publication here.

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