ND Stevenson on the Monster Blood Tattoo Trilogy

In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the wildly talented ND Stevenson—author, illustrator, and creative force behind works like Scarlet Morning, Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and the Oscar-nominated adaptation of Nimona. ND shares how D.M. Cornish’s Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy profoundly influenced his creative journey and artistic worldview. From richly imagined fantasy worlds to complex characters navigating identity and belonging, ND unpacks what makes this lesser-known series so powerful—and how it helped shape the storyteller he is today. Whether you're a fan of ND’s work or discovering Monster Blood Tattoo for the first time, this conversation offers a heartfelt look at how the right book can ignite a lifelong creative spark.