I like to give readers threats to confront, dangers to flee, puzzles to solve, heroes to root for, and villains to scowl at.
Read MoreBut what if the secrets of the Universe are not just out there, among the stars, but also within us?
Read MoreMy favorite flower is the blue star thistle. I think the biggest reason I love it so much is that it completely blooms in adversity.
Read MoreTo this day I still wonder, with just a small bit of my heart, if I met the real Santa.
Read MoreBecause I write contemporary Young Adult, I write very ordinary characters. That’s pretty relatable, for starters.
Read MorePeel back the melon-choly you feel in your life and bite into a fruitful adventure.
Read More“When we cultivate our minds and take chances to find something we are truly passionate about, we will also be living a dream. I practice regenerative farming, where I am making the soil healthier, keeping the water safe, and the air cleaner.”
Read MoreShyanne Halalilo spent a year in Nairobi, Kenya, serving girls rescued from prostitution. When she returned to the US, her new job was to carry their stories with her.
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