Annabelle Nash

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Annabelle Nash is a queer, neurodivergent author and illustrator in children’s fiction. She’s determined to bridge the gap in publishing that leaves out tweens, infusing her stories with the whimsy of old children’s fairytales and the darkness of books for “older kids.” When she isn’t writing and illustrating her findings on cats, she’s furthering her education in psychology, art, and theatre.

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Why did I indie publish?

One of my most daunting struggles in writing “Catterton” was deciding whether it would be best to be traditionally published or if indie publishing could give me the control I so desired.

In the publishing space, it’s sometimes considered a red flag when authors struggle to obtain a literary agent, so they opt for Amazon Kindle instead. An “easy” way out. Keeping this in mind, I viewed traditional Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 07, 2025 13:13 Tags: author, children-s-book, fantasy, gay, illustrator, indie-publishing, lesbian, lqbtq, queerness, self-publishing

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“It’s unsettling when you read a story about anthropomorphic animals, and the animals can’t decide whether or not they wear clothing. (Note that Catterton cats aren’t anthropomorphic; they’re simply cats themselves.) You sit there asking yourself, “For heaven’s sake, do these animals have a sense of modesty? If some are clothed, are the others considered naked?”
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“In one universe, the human race disappeared. It wasn’t an event of controversy among felinekind because most agreed, 'Good riddance.”
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“It’s unsettling when you read a story about anthropomorphic animals, and the animals can’t decide whether or not they wear clothing. (Note that Catterton cats aren’t anthropomorphic; they’re simply cats themselves.) You sit there asking yourself, “For heaven’s sake, do these animals have a sense of modesty? If some are clothed, are the others considered naked?”
Annabelle Nash, Catterton

“Catterton Cats abide by the rules,
Either writing or dancing in their afternoons
Because that’s how it’s done, that’s all that—
That’s how a cat is an aristocrat!”
Annabelle Nash, Catterton

“In one universe, the human race disappeared. It wasn’t an event of controversy among felinekind because most agreed, “Good riddance.”
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“Catterton Cats abide by the rules,
Either writing or dancing in their afternoons
Because that’s how it’s done, that’s all that—
That’s how a cat is an aristocrat!”
Annabelle Nash, Catterton

“In one universe, the human race disappeared. It wasn’t an event of controversy among felinekind because most agreed, 'Good riddance.”
Annabelle Nash, Catterton

“It’s unsettling when you read a story about anthropomorphic animals, and the animals can’t decide whether or not they wear clothing. (Note that Catterton cats aren’t anthropomorphic; they’re simply cats themselves.) You sit there asking yourself, “For heaven’s sake, do these animals have a sense of modesty? If some are clothed, are the others considered naked?”
Annabelle Nash, Catterton

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