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Kirstin Lenane

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in San Francisco, The United States

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Genre

Children's, Humor and Comedy, Comics

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Frog and Toad, Frances, Hans Christian Andersen, Tomi Ungerer, The Vel ...more

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June 2014

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www.kirstinlenane.com
Blog: www.frogndau.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frogndau/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KirstinLenane

Although I began as a short-story writer, my work has evolved into what I now call my "illustrated stories." These stories contain a revolving cast of existential, furry creatures, struggling with the timeless topics of what it means to be a good friend, how to cope with one's imperfections, and how to lead a life well-lived.

After completing my MFA in Creative Writing and struggling for several years to eek out worthy sentences, I began drawing pictures again. Somehow, adding this visual component rekindled my creative spirit and returned me to a more natural place as a writer.

I am excited to be a part of Good ...more

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Average rating: 3.84 · 327 ratings · 68 reviews · 5 distinct works

	The Scare: A Halloween Story 3.73 avg rating — 194 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cookies: A Tale of Friendship 4.01 avg rating — 122 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Charlie and the Creature really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Frog and Hamster Go Back to School 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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I also thought it was pretty unlikely that I would be able to...

I also thought it was pretty unlikely that I would be able to draw a unicorn, so you see? You just never know. #unicorn #thegoldenarches #comic #freestuff

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Garrett's Bones

by Karen DeMers Dowdall

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Frog and Hamster Go Back to School

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Kirstin Lenane said: " The transition from summer back to school is not always an easy one and this couldn't be more true for Frog and Hamster. They struggle to find their classes, they don't get to sit near each other during music class, and they are painfully aware of th ...more "

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