About the Book:
1. How did you get the idea of writing The Sound of Stars?
I'd just shelved two books I wrote, and then, out of nowhere, I was inspired by the idea of a secret, illegal library. Which got me to thinking, why is it illegal? And then it evolved over the course of a long walk into a story about a rebel librarian and an alien who loves music. This is often how my mind works, one minute I have a fragment of an idea, and the next, it's a full-fledged plot bunny that I tend to follow on the page!
2. There are some music lyrics in the book, how did you feel while writing them? Also was it easy to write?
I LOVE music so much. My dad, uncle, mom, grandfather (and more!) were musicians. Music was a big part of my childhood, and remains a big part of my life. I found writing was a great way to explore my love of writing lyrics. I broke THE SOUND OF STARS up into four parts, based on Starry Eyed song lyrics, to give the reader hints, and to add another layer of art. It brought me so much joy to write them, and include them, and I hope readers love them as well.
3. What is the key message in this book?
Hope. The Sound of Stars is dark at times, and sometimes it feels like all is lost, but it tries to find joy wherever possible, and it begs you to fight for the future.
4. Where can readers purchase your books?
THE SOUND OF STARS is a Book of the Month pick, Junior Library Guild selection book, and a Children’s Book Council pick, too! Isn’t that cool?? You can definitely purchase THE SOUND OF STARS on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and Books-A-Million.
About You:
1. What are some of your favorite sci fi books?
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, The Disasters by MK England, Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds, Warcross by Marie Lu, Jumper by Steven Gould… oh there are so many!
2. If you could travel to any other planet other than Earth which one would you choose and why?
Andarra, of course!
3. What do you like to do other than writing?
I’m a former pastry chef and librarian, so you can find me baking and reading cookbooks!
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