Recent News

The Byways wins an IBA Award! American Book Fest announces The Byways as the Fantasy winner and a YA finalist in The 2023 International Book Awards (IBA). See the press release and the full list of winners and finalists.

Kirkus Reviews said of The Byways, “. . . a smart, delightful novel that features a pinch of danger, a spoonful of political unrest, and a dash of romance . . . A fun, charming, and modern twist on an old classic.” Read the full review here.

She Reads lists The Byways as one of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy & Sci Fi of Summer 2023. See the full list here.

Foreword Reviews said, “Set in a colorful parallel world, the fantasy novel The Byways follows a girl who gets lost in order to find herself.” Read the review here.

Interviews & Guest Posts

I speak with Peter on The Chills at Will Podcast.

Berit and I chat on IG Live at Berit Talks Books.

At Women Writers Women’s Books I write about how writing has taken me on unexpected adventures.

My (first ever!) interview with DIY MFA.

I answer some questions at Authors Answer.

A Book Q&A with Deborah Kalb.

At Jean Book Nerd I talk about my journey to publication.

I discuss The Byways at Sarahlyn Bruck Blog.

Upcoming Events

Walk the Web Lightly Book Launch

Date: May 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Hicklebee's Childrens Books - 1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Walk the Web Lightly Book Signing

Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Books, Inc. - Town and Country Village, 855 El Camino Real #74, Palo Alto, CA 94301