Writing
NOVELS
RENLI’S GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY
When a lonely twelve-year-old photographer discovers her dad’s last photo scavenger hunt, she races across Beijing to unearth secrets of his past while staying one step ahead of a mysterious thief.
Carmen Sandiego meets Book Scavenger in this 51,000 word middle grade contemporary mystery.
ANVIND THE MIGHTY
A twelve-year-old champion archer strikes a deal with a Norse goddess to save his mother, but when his actions trigger world destruction, he must decide how far he’ll go to succeed.
Over the Garden Wall meets Fablehaven in this 56,000 word middle grade fantasy.
THE PRISON ON CLOUD NINE
Imprisoned to keep others safe, a pragmatic young girl with an enchanted tool is tapped for a secret mission and discovers the truth behind her mother’s stories.
Robin Hood meets Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Middle grade fantasy, work in progress. Based on a Chinese folktale.
PICTURE BOOKS
AFIYA, THE STRIPED CHEETAH
Afiya hates being the only cheetah at the zoo with stripes instead of spots. But when a furry stranger sees past Afiya’s appearance, she learns how to love her stripes.
Stellaluna meets Blue & Bertie. 527 words.
HOW CAT AND DOG BECAME ENEMIES
Folklore retelling of how, with the help of a magic ring and a trickster mouse, Dog and Cat became enemies, then friends. Twist on a Chinese folktale.
Lon Po Po meets Goldilocks and the Three Rhinos. 679 words.
SHORT STORIES
MOON FLYING
In this Chinese mythology-inspired tale, Chang E’s identity is not what it seems to be as she fights against the forces holding her captive on the path to deciding her purpose.
BOOTS
An unusual prisoner attracts the notice of his guard, who is his only connection to the outside world.
REFUGE FOR THREE
Imminent disaster forces a family to make hard choices–with unexpected results.