Now on Preorder!

I am overjoyed to announce that my upcoming Picture Book, THE MOUNTAIN OF GOLD, is available for preorder. If you are a lover of Japanese woodblock printers like Hiroshige, blended with a painterly style, then you are going to love the illustrations. I can’t wait to share this book with everyone. The wait isn’t long!

Check out the Book Blurb!

Get a sneak preview of what’s in store for Kaeri when he steps outside his door to collect firewood. He meets someone quite unexpected who has a tempting offer for him.

5 Star Reviews are in!

The Mountain of Gold has received a stellar trade review from Literary TItan. It was awarded 5 stars! Here’s several clips from the review:

“Fisher’s writing skillfully interlaces a rich tapestry of cultural references and vivid imagery, bringing each scene to life.”

“The dialogue is engaging and filled with wit and a sense of foreboding that keeps the reader engrossed.”

Fred Fisher was a dear friend of mine and my family. He encouraged me in my writing and my artwork, becoming a mentor to me, and ultimately, my benefactor. He loved talking story-craft with me about his favorite screenwriters and writers, such as Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and Charles Dickens. Fred kindly gifted me beautiful editions of these authors’ works that have special places on my bookshelves.

Back in 2010, when Fred learned I was studying fine art in college, he reached out to me with the prospect of illustrating his delightful book, THE MOUNTAIN OF GOLD. As a lover of Japanese culture, I immediately fell in love with this story set in old Japan and agreed to illustrate it. The first time we met to discuss the story at a local coffee shop, Fred was bursting with ideas for the illustrations. I took lots of notes and began working on my preliminary sketches. I did lots of research on Japanese clothing, artwork, and soon found my key inspiration for the illustrations from Japan’s famous woodblock printer, Hiroshige.

Together, over many long hours of brainstorming compositions, adjusting elements in the illustrations, and tweaking the manuscript, we completed this delightful tale a year from when we started. And now, thirteen years later, I am overjoyed that I can finally bring Fred’s written words to publication. THE MOUNTAIN OF GOLD is a love gift to Fred’s memory, and I hope you all enjoy it.