Written, illustrated, and published by Joshua Beal, The Companion Cup is a story that addresses brokenness, restoration, and acceptance. When a Potter makes a special coffee Cup, she becomes his close companion. Upon a life-changing event, she discovers that the Potter is more than a creator and how valuable she is to him. This story is a 32-page book that is written, illustrated, and published by Joshua Beal. Adobe Illustrator was used for the illustrations and InDesign was used for formatting the pages.