Within this storybook you will find a fable of love, and of longing, a fable for anyone who has ever wished to be CHANGED…
“A sweet, vibrantly-drawn fable bursting with queer joy!”
– Johanna Taylor, creator of THE GHOSTKEEPER
Chloe Bear and Orion Fern brought the award-winning story THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL to life by collaboratively answering the simple question from their conversations:
“What if there were folklore stories and fairy tales that included trans and queer lives?”
Released in print and digital August 17th, 2024, it debuted at the Grand Rapids Zine Fest in Michigan, where Orion’s partner lives. THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL is an all ages trans and queer fairy tale!
Available at ovaettr.gay/foxgirl to be shipped anywhere in the world!
You can find it in person at…
- Vault of Midnight Comics in Grand Rapids, MI
- Outsider Comics & Phoenix Comics in Seattle, WA
- Recycled Books in Denton, TX, (coming soon)
- Patchouli Joe’s in Denton, TX (coming soon)
- By finding me at vendor events and getting one signed in person! See my vending schedule at ovaettr.gay on the front page or on my Instagram.
The story began as a small 3 page story written by Chloe that Orion fell in love with, requesting if Chloe could adapt it to be a comic script. From there Orion took hold of it and brought it to the visual realm illustrating it with pencils, ink and Gansai Tambi watercolor paints traditionally with input from Chloe. Lettering, digital editing and final book design also done by Orion with assistance from Chloe in editing. Supported in all printed material by The Greater Denton Arts Council for the final push to the end. Printed with precision by KENESS!
“This beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written tale puts me in happy tears every time I read it. It’s truly a beautiful story everyone can cherish.”
– Cian Gracey, Studio Gearpunk, creator of FRACTURED
THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL was awarded a micro grant by the Greater Denton Arts Council in the Summer of 2023 for excellency in the arts. These micro grants uplift up and coming creators in the Denton, TX city and surrounding towns in Denton County, where Orion lives. The micro grant was put towards the printing of the first one hundred comic books featuring the Fox’s story. Thank you endlessly to the Greater Denton Arts Council!
“A heartfelt & moving story about being true to oneself, and the transformative power of love. Recommended for anyone who’s a fan of cozy queer narratives!”
– Elaine M. Will (author of LOOK STRAIGHT AHEAD and THE LAST BAND ON EARTH)
We continue to be grateful to everyone who reads THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL!
Reviewers have loved the comic, Phillip Kelly of Fanbase Press urges:
“The world created here is one that we should strive to surround trans people with. It’s really a beautiful book in this regard, teaching things that I wish more people understood.”
HFE from HFE Productions provides us with his inspired thoughts on the bonus extras included:
“The how-to-make-comics section in the back of the book. I went to a comics making camp as a kid, and those pages reminded me of that. Seeing the craft Chloe and Orion put into The Fox makes me want to give comics-making another shot.”
And Sammy at Sam’s Studios assures us that in the end…
“…it’s a beautiful tale I would recommend to anyone who enjoys whimsical folktales with happy endings.”
Get to Know The Authors
CHLOE BEAR (she/her)
Chloe’s work spans across an obscure variety of mediums and genres, from video games to comics, and even poetry zines. This includes the historical martial arts epic THE MONGOLIAD and a JURASSIC PARK comic that made raptors the good guys before JURASSIC WORLD made that cool. Based in Seattle, WA, she can be found as @correspondence and @trashwytch online and continues to write more unique work.
ORION FERN (they/he)
Orion’s professional work as an artist began at taking illustration commission work for friends and private clientele, typically featuring fantasy and furry work since 2017. His small business, Ovaettr Art, produces animation, designs and illustrations for Twitch streamers, writers, TTRPG publishers, storytellers and more. Published first in L.A. Wilga’s SUNDOWN as the fiend illustrator in 2019. Orion then took off into the world of self-publishing his own educational or artsy zines and participating on public projects for charity, including illustrating The Eight of Wands for THE FAT FOLKS TAROT released in 2022 with over 800 backers on Kickstarter. After the 2 years dedicated to THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL, Orion now works day-to-day as a Print Production Specialist and Graphic Designer at a local print shop, and continues his dedicated work at night as an Illustrator, Zinester and Motion Graphic Designer. He remains embedded within the beloved queer, furry, zine, and comic communities online as @ovaettr and offline bases his operations out of Denton, TX and Denton County.
Interested in interviewing Chloe Bear and/or Orion Fern? Or, request an author visit! E-mail orion@ovaettr.gay with any inquiries regarding the publication of THE FOX WHO BECAME A GIRL!
Thank you for supporting queer indie comics today!
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