Monkey King

Writing an Imperfect Hero!

The Secret Reason Kids Love Monkey King (It’s Not the Superpowers)

Feb 6 • Alina Chau

The One Image That Has to Do Everything - Cover Design

How I think about book covers and why they come last.

Jan 15 • Alina Chau

How Childhood Reading Shapes the Stories We Create

On the memories, cultures, and books that quietly shape our creativity.

Dec 11, 2025 • Alina Chau

Inside the Final Editing Stage of My Graphic Novel

A peek behind the curtain at the last round of tweaks before a book heads to print.

Nov 13, 2025 • Alina Chau

Want to Make a Graphic Novel?

From first scribbles to final spreads—how to plan, create, and everything in-between.

Oct 16, 2025 • Alina Chau

Magical Realism vs. Mythology

Two Fantasy Books, Two Completely Different Writing Selves

Sep 25, 2025 • Alina Chau

Book Deal Signed! Nothing can go wrong … Right? Right??

Actually... the real adventure’s just getting started!

Aug 28, 2025 • Alina Chau

Monkey King Teaser + My Full SDCC Panel!

Watch the Trailer, Catch the Panel - and Don’t Miss the Giveaway!

Jul 31, 2025 • Alina Chau

I got a new book deal - but it didn't happen the way I expected!

Comic Diary #01 - Rejections, Revelations, and a Brand-New Book Deal

Jul 23, 2025 • Alina Chau

How to stay motivated during a long project?

A comic diary about my day working on my new graphic novel.

Sep 25, 2024 • Alina Chau

Tree sketches!!

And a teaser peak into my secret project

Sep 18, 2024 • Alina Chau

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