Tell us about your books
If I had to describe The Summer Triangle Trilogy in one sentence it would be “Exoplanet hopping to rescue alien children from formidable foes takes ingenuity but can you find your way home?”!
Here’s a bit about each book:
The Lines Between Our Stars
When a dragon-snake slithers into the lab where fifteen-year-old Jas volunteers, he and his artsy rival, Gloria, teleport to an exoplanet to rescue the life form’s son. Now, the Interplanetary Space Agency is determined to stop them. With water scarce and few comforts of home, the teens find themselves up against a formidable foe. They’ll have to overcome obstacles together or be stranded on this dusty planet light years from Earth.
The Bridges Between Us
Jas and Gloria lose contact with Kaspi’s Observatory and instead of returning to Earth, the teens land on Erde where a terrifying foe controls life forms’ minds.
No one knows what happens to the eggs the swan-lizard steals and takes to Aquatica, an underwater city, because no life forms return to the surface. Jas and Gloria must find a way to free the imprisoned species and destroy the swan-lizard’s teleporters before he sends his army to attack Earth.
The Clashing of Our Worlds
Jas, the astronomy geek and artsy, Gloria, clash when the Pans’ tribe refuses to defend themselves. Now instead of one fearsome foe, they face three. Without weapons. The teens must use their wits and gifts if they hope to save the Pans and finally go home.
Which books did you enjoy growing up?
I came late to reading but I when I discovered A Wrinkle in Time and The Chronicles of Narnia, I fell in love with reading. Perhaps that’s why I love middle-grade and young adult books. I’m exploring these wonderful stories while I am no longer young but still young at heart.
What is your favorite food or foods?
Thai dishes and food from India are spicing up my taste buds and life.
Tell us about your pets
I shared a few words about my sweet writing buddy, my English bulldog, Marley, who recently passed away. He was a terrible traveller and funny dude dog. I miss him.
What inspired you to write?
I shared many fantastical bedtime stories with my children, what Pat Schneider would call writing on the air. My students were looking for short, well-told stories so I decided to write some. While stargazing around a campfire, many children and teens shared the grief they carried. I was struck by how challenging it is to help youth who grieve and was inspired to write the Summer Triangle Trilogy. I find storytelling to be a powerful way to communicate.
Where is your favorite place to read?
I tend to read everywhere. I once read a Dr. Seuss book to a whole group of people who were waiting in a long line. But my recent favourites are while chillaxin’ in a hammock in my bohio. on a lounger at the beach, or comfy chair on a balcony with a mountain view.
What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
I am an avid beach walker and beach comber. Sometimes I make art from the stones, shells, driftwood and sea glass I collect. I make sure to take nature breaks hiking in the mountains to catch some of Panama’s beautiful foliage and panoramic views.
What did you learn when you were writing your first book?
I first learned that I wasn’t good at writing. But I was passionate about learning how, took many courses, practised and sought critiques until I could write a well-told story.
As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I used to prepare lessons to teach my siblings so I was bent toward a job that included some aspect of teaching.
What is a writing tip for aspiring authors?
While it is good to learn from the journeys of other writers, concentrate on developing your own voice and unique style of writing and find your own path. Seek the community of a supportive group of writers to learn from and teach.
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