Kern, Maya: - Maya Kern is a queer author and artist best known for her high fantasy romance novel Spitfire, her homegrown skirt empire, and her self-published comics, which include the webcomic Monster Pop! as well as several short form fairytale comics. Maya is a staunch lover of messy, heartfelt romances that are as heart-wrenching as they are spicy. She is a huge advocate for fat liberation and body positivity, which factor prominently into her writing, art, and clothing design.