A few years ago, illustrator and author Stacey McNeill was sketching quiet fox and moon conversations in a tiny touring caravan on Anglesey – simply for comfort and joy
Today, that small beginning has grown into Fox Under The Moon: a heart-led brand with a community of more than 300,000 followers worldwide, offering stationery, gifts and books.
Now based in the North East of England and working alongside her husband Jamie, Stacey is entering her most exciting chapter yet with the release of her first traditionally published book, Fox Under The Moon – Seasons of Comfort and Hope – publishing with Quercus (Hachette UK) on October 23 in the UK, and with Weldon Owen in the US and Canada in January 2026.
But the book launch marks only the beginning. The growing momentum has led to Stacey being invited as a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live, where she’ll be sharing her story on Saturday October 25 from 9am.
The full-colour hardback gift title blends whimsical illustration with reassuring reflections on resilience, change, friendship and new beginnings – positioning it as a timeless ‘hug in a book’ for both book trade and gifting retailers alike. Early pre-orders have been strong across Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and independent bookshops.
Alongside publication, The Art File will launch a new Fox Under The Moon greeting card collection in January 2026, bringing its licensed range to 36 designs – the majority of which will feature artwork taken directly from the new book.
Fox Under The Moon is also expanding into a major gift range through a new collaboration with award-winning gift wholesaler Joe Davies – set to launch at Spring Fair 2026.
“I’ve always believed that small words of comfort – whether in a book, a card or a keepsake – can make a big difference to someone’s day,” says Stacey. “Seeing Fox Under The Moon reach people in so many different forms is the most humbling joy.”
 on October 23 in the UK, and with Weldon Owen in the US and Canada in January 2026.){kind=link}