Sandra Fernandez Rhoads Press Kit
Welcome to the Sandra Fernandez Rhoads press kit, a collection of official resources for media, booksellers, educators, event organizers, and other professionals. Browse and download author bios, headshots, book information, cover images, and additional materials for Sandra and the Colliding Line series.
Contact Info
Sandra Fernandez Rhoads
3300 Hamilton Mill Rd
Ste 102 PMB 300
Buford, GA 30519
sfrhoadsbooks@gmail.com
For Business Inquiries
Michelle Grajkowski, literary agent
Three Seas Literary
Media Contacts
Alanna Mullins
alannamullins@gmail.com
281.770.9084
Book Covers
Media
Awards & Accolades
For Mortal Sight
» A 2021 Christy Award Winner for “Young Adult”
» A 2021 ACFW Carol Award Winner for “Young Adult”
» A 2021 ACFW Carol Award Finalist for “Debut Novel”
» A 2021 RealmMaker Award Finalist for “Fantasy”
» A 2021 North Texas Book Festival Award Winner for “Young Adult”
» A 2021 TAYSHAS Texas High Selection for “School Reading List Top Pick”
For Realms of Light
» A 2022 ACFW Carol Award Winner for “Young Adult”
» A 2022 Realm Makers Award Finalist for “General Fantasy” and “Young Adult”
» A 2022 Christy Award Finalist for “Young Adult”
Invitations & Features
Purdue University Latinx Cultural Center
70th Annual Books & Coffee
– Featured Novel & Speaker
Renaissance Society of America Annual Conference
– Milton Society of America Panel
Purdue University Course Curriculum
ENG 310: Ways of Reading Milton and ENG 413: Studies in Literature and History
– Guest Speaker
Art House Dallas
– Speaker
Bozeman Symphony
Berlioz Production
– Artist Invitation
Reviews for the Colliding Line Duology
For Mortal Sight
“A unique blend of fantasy and literary elements.”
– School Library Journal
“An absorbing fantasy about a teenager’s struggle to discover her destiny.”
– Foreword Reviews
“With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.”
– Lorehaven Magazine
“Delightfully spooky with characters you can care about.” — C.C. Hunter, New York Times bestselling author.”
– C.C. Hunter
“Mortal Sight was everything I wanted and more. In her brooding debut, Sandra Fernandez Rhoads hits familiar, beloved notes of the urban fantasy genre while bringing a unique melody all her own. My humanities-loving heart geeked out over the art history and classic literature references, while the action-packed plot twists kept me turning pages well past my bedtime. I can’t wait to see what she does next!”
– Lindsay A. Franklin, award-winning author of The Story Peddler
“Absolutely riveting from start to finish! An ode to the arts wrapped in a fast-paced, friendship-fueled, YA urban fantasy adventure, driven by a spunky protagonist you can’t help but root for. Make this your next binge read. You won’t regret it!”
– Gillian Bronte Adams, author of The Songkeeper Chronicles
“An unabashed piece of Milton fan fiction, MORTAL SIGHT concerns a heroine who at critical moments finds prophetic guidance in verses of Paradise Lost. It’s compulsively readable, especially its fight scenes. I highly recommend it.”
– Prof. John Rumrich, University of Texas at Austin
For Realms of Light
“Realms of Light propels The Colliding Line duology to a breathless, dazzling conclusion. What Sandra Fernandez Rhoads began in Mortal Sight is expanded, enriched, and deepened in Realms. I loved it.”
– Lindsay A. Franklin, award-winning author of The Story Peddler
“Rhoads uses the best of fantasy fiction to cleverly blend in Paradise Lost. A fast-paced story driven by intimate portrayals of characters, rich settings, and a vibrant plot that leads to a surprising yet satisfying conclusion.”
– Angelica Duran, President of the Milton Society of America and Professor at Purdue University
“Realms of Light is a beautiful, clever ending to this duology. New friends, new enemies, and new mysteries await in this bewitching tale!”
– Gabriella Graves, Disney Channel actress
“The dark, fantastic adventure that began in Mortal Sight yields new and surprising revelations in this thrilling sequel. Rhoads is a YA fantasy author to watch!”
– R.J. Anderson, award-winning author of The Flight and the Flame trilogy
