FAQ

 

Who is this book for?

“Naiya and the Foxdragon” is a young adult novel (Naiya is 14) but was written for everyone to enjoy!

You will like this book if you:

  • Love reading adventure and fantasy

  • Enjoy my art and would like to see it in a longer narrative form

  • Would like to see a less-explored fantasy setting in a lush tropical world

  • Love foxdragons as much as I do!

Will this be part of a series?

Yes! In fact it is a trilogy. I have already outlined the entire three-part story, and am 20,000 words into writing the second book!

How long is it?

The book is 24 chapters and 288 pages long.

How do I get a copy?

The book printing has already been funded through Kickstarter. You can order the book here.

What is an illustrated novel?

An illustrated novel is a chapter book (a regular novel) with images in it.

Since I’m an illustrator as well as an author, I wanted to use this opportunity not only to tell a story through words but also allow you to be immersed in the narrative through imagery.

While not every page is illustrated, a majority of the book is. Here are some highlights from the interior pages of the book.

Interior-Pages naiya and the foxdragon naomi vandoren illustrated novel fantasy young adult
 

What software or programs did you use to edit the book?

I have assembled the book in Adobe InDesign.

I get edits from my developmental editor in Microsoft Word, and use Grammarly as I compose to catch anything drastic before it’s sent off to my copy editor.

All of my manuscripts are kept in Google Docs so they’re readily accessible.

Are the drawings done digitally or traditionally?

I’m using Adobe Fresco’s watercolor feature to illustrate the book as well as my normal inking process for both traditional and digital paintings in Photoshop. I’m doing this because it is much easier to keep things consistent over so many images. And faster!

I will be adding a few traditional watercolor paintings and prints to the Kickstarter once it goes live.

Is the book only available in English?

Right now the book has only been written in English. I have hopes for a native Indonesian translation, but we shall have to wait and see where the tide takes us.