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Ryan Wakefield

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Ryan Wakefield has worked primarily as a graphic artist for the last 20 years, but he always dreamt about creating a fantasy world young readers can escape to. Since grade school, he was fascinated with animal hybrids. He loved the idea of blending two or three animals together to create a magnificent new species. This fascination and his love for fantasy inspired him to fulfill his lifelong dream to breathe life into a new world young readers can explore - Jumbalot.

He's also the proud co-parent of a silly pug named Lily, and a sometimes difficult feline named Rocky. The book's protagonist, Alby, is based on Ryan's first pet: an oversized black and white housecat named Albert. The only thing larger than Albert's appetite was his heart and h
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Ryan Wakefield Hi Lindy! Sorry I didn't respond sooner, it's been a while since I logged into my Goodreads account. I'm planning on writing a sequel to this book :) …moreHi Lindy! Sorry I didn't respond sooner, it's been a while since I logged into my Goodreads account. I'm planning on writing a sequel to this book :) (less)
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Journey to Jumbalot

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When Dreams Come True

In less than a month, my dream of writing a fantasy novel for young readers will become a reality. Journey to Jumbalot has been a labor of love for a few years and it was a great feeling holding the first paperback print proof in my hand.

Since I was young, I envisioned creating a fantasy world filled with colorful, hybrid creatures. I thought, "I want to see a world similar to Oz, Wonderland, and Read more of this blog post »
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