Sarah Michele Szeszol (she/they), also known as GalacticTurnip, is a Chicago-based freelance comic artist and illustrator, known for fanart and original artwork exploring themes of neurodivergence, queerness, and magical realism. With a background in vocal performance and opera, Sarah brings an actor’s sense of timing, expression, and emotional depth to their comics. They’ve contributed to several Star Trek anthologies and are recognized for vibrant colors and dynamic sequential art. Outside of art, Sarah enjoys Aikido, magical farming sims, and working as a teen librarian.