When Cindy was 12, her favorite series was The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander. There are references to this series in two of Cindy's books. In The Stars of Whistling Ridge, Ravi's dad loves to experiment with new ice cream flavors. This is based on Cindy's husband, who loves to try new and unusual recipes for ice cream.

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Scavenger Hunt

There are 11 insects hidden on my website! If you hover your mouse over them, you’ll see interesting facts about me and my books. (The hidden insects aren’t viewable on a phone, and display best on a computer or a keyboard-linked tablet.)

If you can find all 11 insects, email me at [email protected] and tell me one thing you learned from the insect facts. I’ll send you a small book-related gift!

Videos

Book Trailer for The Stars of Whistling Ridge

Music Video for “The Ballad of Lydia Lovelace”

Beginners Welcome Music Video

Where the Watermelons Grow Book Trailer

5 Facts about Where the Watermelons Grow

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