Launching fantastical stories in new directions
Our Team
Elaine Prouty
Founder, CEO & Writer
Elaine Zapalac Prouty grew up in beautiful, eclectic Austin, Texas during the sixties and seventies, and spent her time reading stories, playing music, and avoiding homework. After raising a family in California, she now lives on beautiful, eclectic Bainbridge Island, Washington--and spends her time writing stories, composing music, and avoiding housework.
Christian Horning
Writer
As a former student of the Great Books, Christian attempts to live a quiet, reflective, and simple life. Unfortunately, he’s not very good at it. If he’s not staring at a blank screen-- willing a word into existence-- he’s making trouble. So, let’s keep him writing.
Mikael Yusifov
Associate Art Director
Mikael is an illustrator, passionate for visual story telling through graphic novels, animations and video games. From the very early concept phase, to putting the final ink on the page, he is happy to work with a talented team on any aspect of the story that they are bringing to life.
Blayne Fox (she/they)
Senior Artist
An award-winning illustrator with over a decade of experience, Blayne brings stories to life through vibrant digital paintings. From her LGBTQIA+ webcomic debut of Dancing on Embers to freelancing for NatGeo Kids and Discovery Channel, she earned representation with Illustration Online LTD and entered the children’s book industry. Her award-winning illustrations for picture books Eagle vs Bear and The Merry Christmas Mittens led her to join Astronewt Studio, becoming the sole artist crafting the sequel to their kids’ graphic novel series Lucille. Beyond art, Blayne engages with her community by volunteering at a cat rescue, leading a late-night figure-drawing group, and hosting a Drink n’ Draw for local artists.
Kate Sova
Lead Artist
Kate Sova was born – and has largely remained – on the Pacific Coast. She grew up drawing pictures of people with vaguely the correct number of fingers before moving onto monsters and eight-legged My Little Ponies. After High School she studied art and illustration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco and the Laguna College of Art and Design in Orange County. She now lives in Washington state, where she remains appreciative of the natural splendor—along with the area’s numerous poke bowl joints. Katie has a passion for creature design and fantasy, and enjoys developing protagonists who struggle against near-impossible odds, eventually finding a sense of home within unusual communities.
Isabelle Dorr
Background Painter
With a cup of tea in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, Isabelle loves to paint anything and everything. When she’s not painting, she can be found hiking in the mountains of the northwest, or hanging out with her cats- both of which inspire the majority of her artwork.
Cheryl Yusifov
Studio Artist
With a passion for art, storytelling, and worldbuilding, Cheryl spends most of her time creating and consuming comics. She enjoys assisting the talented team by giving color to characters in her relaxing and fulfilling role.
Jacob Romeo Lecuyer
Creative Director
Jacob works as a creative director and visual development artist in the world of animation, games, comics, and theme parks. He feels most at home working with talented design teams and fellow world builders to actualize visions much bigger than anything they could create as individuals.
