Kaidy Rowan
Meet the Author
Welcome to Moon Hollow!
I'm so glad you are here! I grew up in a world where emotional support wasn't always easy to find. As a sensitive child, I often had to navigate big feelings on my own, and I learned early how isolating it can be when you don't feel understood. But I also learned the power of small acts of love, the importance of safe adults, and the quiet strength that grows inside a child who keeps going.
Motherhood showed me just how deeply unhealed wounds shaped the way I showed up for my children. I strive every day to become the steady, nurturing presence I once needed. That transformation has changed me. It softened me, strengthened me, and taught me that healing is always possible - for children and adults alike.
A big part of my inspiration today comes from my grandchildren. Gia, my granddaughter is one of those beautifully sensitive, deeply feeling children - the kind who sees the world differently, who carries a quiet light inside her, and who sometimes struggles to feel understood. I see pieces of my younger self in her, and pieces of my children in her too. Writing for her reminds me why stories matter so much. Children like Gia and her brother, deserve worlds that honor their tenderness, their imagination, and their courage.
Moon Hollow is the world I wished I had as a child - and the world I want Gia, and children like her and her brother to have now. A gentle, magical place where feelings are welcomed, sensitivity is celebrated, and most importantly, every child is reminded that they are never alone.
I write for the quiet kids, the tenderhearted kids, the kids who feel different, and the kids who carry more than they should. I write for the parents and teachers who want stories that comfort, empower, and help children trust their own inner voice.
Everything I create is rooted in compassion, honesty, and the belief that every child carries something extraordinary inside them. My hope is that when a child opens one of my books - whether it’s Gia or a child I’ve never met - they feel seen, safe, and a little more connected to their own inner magic.
Josie Rosado
Meet the Illustrator
In Willow’s Watch, Josie Rosado’s illustrations don’t just brighten the world of Moon Hollow — they breathe new life into it. As an emerging artist and recent SUNY New Paltz graduate with a BFA in Fine Art, Josie draws from nostalgia, nature, and a touch of enchantment. You can feel it in every page she touches. There’s a quiet magic in the way she layers emotion into color and detail, turning each scene into something that feels both tender and alive. One of the most transformative parts of her work has been her character designs. Josie has given each character in Moon Hollow a fresh spark — a new clarity and personality that deepens the stories in ways I never expected. Her designs add an exciting dimension to the world, making the characters feel more vivid, more expressive, and more connected to the heart of the Hollow itself. Using the original artwork as her starting point, Josie has lifted the characters and landscapes into a new light. Her sense of color, shading and highlights and expressive lines all come together to make familiar scenes feel brighter, refreshed, exciting and new. Every page feels like it’s glowing from within. Her illustrations don’t just tell the story — they honor it. They invite readers to step back into Willow’s Watch with a sense of warmth, wonder, and renewal. Josie’s contribution to the Moon Hollow series has truly been transformative. I’m deeply grateful for the care, imagination, and love she’s poured into this world. She’s helped these stories shine brighter than ever, and I can’t wait to share everything we’ve created together as Moon Hollow continues to grow.
