Hi friend,
If you’re new here, welcome.
This publication isn’t where you read the books.
It’s where you discover the story behind them.
Stories by Michael Adam Lengyel is a behind-the-scenes look at building long-form illustrated worlds — the creative process, the philosophy, and the journey of bringing stories like The Mannamong to life.
What You’ll Find Here
🌿 Creative process and studio insights
🖊 Reflections on storytelling and craft
🎨 Early concepts and evolving artwork
📚 Project updates and publishing milestones
💛 Thoughts on creating hope-filled stories in a noisy world
Some posts are practical.
Some are reflective.
Some document the journey in real time.
Looking to Read The Mannamong?
The official reading experience lives on my website.
👉 Start Reading Here
Not Sure Where to Begin on Substack?
Here are a few good starting points:
• Why We Started This Journey – A behind-the-scenes look at why these stories matter.
• Is The Mannamong Right for Your Child? – Answers to common parent questions.
• Welcome, New Readers – The original introduction to this space.
Whether you’re here as a reader, a parent, a creative, or simply someone who believes imagination still matters — I’m glad you’re here.
— Michael