Ryan Andrews lives in the Japanese countryside, with his wife, two kids, their dog, and a few noisy chickens. A friendly Kodama or two have been known to take up residence in the giant acorn tree that shades the house. He works at his drawing desk in the early morning hours, often to the sound of rummaging wild boar and badgers, who come from the surrounding forest seeking out shiitake mushrooms and fallen chestnuts. He is the author of the Eisner Award nominated This Was Our Pact, published in 2019 by First Second. He has also written several short stories, including Sarah and the Seed and Our Bloodstained Roof, both nominated for Eisner Awards in the best digital comics category. Ryan is currently working on his second graphic novel and working as a background designer for Disney’s The Owl House.