Praise for Constellation Clues: The Cipher of the Seven Stars
“A clever, uplifting, and entertaining story. … The novel’s positive portrayal of young, STEM-inclined female characters is refreshing.”
–Kirkus Reviews
“Reed’s pleasantly descriptive, vivid writing is as spirited as her lead character. Quinn’s narrative voice is distinctive from the first page and will keep readers emotionally invested in her journey.”
–BookLife Prize
“The upheavals of middle school drama, the thrilling adventures inside dark caves, and the cryptic messages from the stars added to the charm. I also admired the positive message the story conveyed regarding inclusivity. … an engaging read with both entertainment and educational value.”
–Readers’ Favorite (5 stars)
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5 Reasons Writers and Artists Need Community
I was given a gift today. Someone who knew more than me taught me something new. Specifically, at the monthly meeting for the Austin chapter of SCBWI, illustrator Sarah Doan demystified procreate. That’s such a gift for those of us new to digital illustration. Why is this worthy of a post? Because too often I…
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Writers! Meet Your New Best Friends: Libby and Samantha
(A Few Tips for Writers on Researching Comparables and Proofreading Your Work) The news is full of scary stories about technology such as artificial intelligence taking over the writing world. While unchecked AI is frightening to me, not all technology strikes fear in my heart. After all, unless you are writing your books, articles, screenplays,…
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Got Writer’s Block? Do Like Dory
My kid wasn’t a Disney movie fanatic, so I didn’t see Finding Dory until one day when I was sitting in the pediatrician’s waiting room. My kiddo was just in for a well-check and old enough to read and chill while waiting. Great, I thought, I can get some work done. I reached for my backpack but…