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Sandra Fernandez Rhoads

Sandra Fernandez Rhoads is the Christy and Carol Award-winning author of fantasy and sci-fi books for young adults.

Sandra Rhoads

Colliding Line Series

Mortal Sight

Realms of Light

Awakened Art Gallery

Awakened Art

Awakened Art

Awakened Art

Mortal Sight Book Trailer

Accolades and Awards

The Christy Award for Young Adult - Mortal Sight

The Carol Award for Young Adult - Mortal Sight

North Texas Book Festival Award for Young Adult - Mortal Sight

The Carol Award for Young Adult - Realms of Light

Realms Maker Award for Fantasy & Young Adult - Realms of Light

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#thoughtfortheday 🤔 Hope you’re sharing your

#thoughtfortheday 🤔
Hope you’re sharing your gift with the world 💕

It’s been over 2 years since this story was rele

It’s been over 2 years since this story was released. Can you believe it? The thought still blows my mind….

Thanks to all who send in fan art, write reviews, send me reader emails, and follow on this journey. I’m so thankful I get to do what I love.

Hope you are creating and sharing your gifts with the world. 💕

Wow… I’m truly blown away by this… Can’t

Wow… I’m truly blown away by this…
Can’t even find the words.. 😮🥲

Congrats to @sharonhinck and @morganlbusse. What an honor to be recognized with these #legends

Getting back from vacation, I hear this news. I wa

Getting back from vacation, I hear this news. I was blown away and super surprised since sequels don’t often get the love and attention of first novels.
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It’s an incredible honor to be recognized in two categories (General Fantasy and Young Adult) alongside so many talented authors and amazing stories.
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I’ve been working on new projects, staying a bit quiet, but I wanted to share this amazing news! Congrats to all the finalists and those in the @enclavepublishing family!

Do you ever go back to the basics? Every time I

Do you ever go back to the basics?

Every time I work on a project, I have to return to the initial seed idea and see where the story wants to go without letting my expectations get in the way.

One story in particular feels a bit unruly at the moment. It’s taking all kinds of turns I didn’t expect, and sometimes doesn’t want to cooperate, but I keep exploring, searching, listening, and when I get stuck, experimenting.

One experiment included meeting with @marygammillart in Montana last fall where I learned how to make paint colors from things found in nature.

It wasn’t easy. But totally fascinating. I took a lot of notes, found new respect for my character’s obstacles, arm strength, and endurance 🤣

I never know how the research will pop up in the story, but it always finds a way or leads to new ideas.

What do you do when you’re stuck creatively? Hope you keep exploring and experimenting. Your art makes a difference in the world. 💕
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…For those who doubt… “You are a drop of co

…For those who doubt…

“You are a drop of color in the world.

Part of the symphony of wonder and vibrant life that many can’t understand.

But I know your eyes find me in the mundane, and your heart feels my presence in the wind.

Do not fear.

We are on a journey splashing the world with rays of My glory in bright detail and quiet strokes.

Don’t be afraid to shine—it is My light you are reflecting, not your own.”

I’m not gonna lie. Creating is hard. The last fe

I’m not gonna lie. Creating is hard. The last few years, even more so. But we create because we have to. Because we know deep down it’s the lifeline to something greater than ourselves. That what we create has meaning and purpose beyond what our simple minds can comprehend.

We are collaborators on a canvas we can’t see. But creativity is persistent, longing, searching for someone to say “yes” and lock hands before cannonballing into the unknown.

Yes, the work is hard. But it’s worth it. Keep creating and let it take flight. The world needs it. We need it. Be bold and dare to share it with the world.

Let’s talk people for a moment. This girl right

Let’s talk people for a moment.
This girl right here ⬆️😍

I had the joy of sitting across a warped table, sipping coffee with this lovely soul. Can I just say, she’s magnificent.
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Congratulations to @candace_kade_author who signed a book deal with @enclavepublishing ! 🙌🏼
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This series will be like nothing you’ve read before. Her personal story is beyond fascinating… and just because she’s so amazing, she’s doing a huge giveaway to celebrate her book signing. Told you, she’s really that awesome.
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Check out her account. You’re gonna love her!

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