The Void Threatens is a dark and philosophical tale of epic proportions, done in a creative and entertaining way that promises to keep you coming back for more. It’s the result of combining the existentialism of Friedrich Nietzsche and Søren Kierkegaard with the classic high fantasy of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Impossible cities flourish in this world, and violent racism thrives and fuels a slavery industry that plagues the land. When a mysterious race of beings threaten the entire world, flawed and authentic people are forced to rise up and challenge these godlike foes. At its core, The Void Threatens is a tale of overcoming evil both on the outside and within. The void threatens everyone; will anybody be able to stave off the evil in this fallen world?

And I still feel like I’ve been told nothing.

The main character in this story is Ruby, a little red turtle. He is exceptionally curious. Because of this character trait, Ruby enters into a new experience in life, and learns something new as a result. In this story little Ruby wishes to fly in the sky among the clouds. In the end he realizes something even more wonderful. This book consists of twelve paintings (illustrations.) My aim in filling each page with vibrant artwork is to support children to develop their appreciation of the beauty of art with a grand palette of colors. If Ruby’s gained wisdom is shared with the young readers, then it will be an extra bonus. More stories of little Ruby will come out in a series of books. I hope each one will give readers as much joy as they have brought to me in creating them.

“Book description” is not the same thing as “artist statement.”