My first novel for Middle Grade readers is out from Sky Pony Press. Dear Isaac Newton, You’re Ruining My Life is about Truth Trendon as she begins junior high having to wear a back brace for scoliosis.
Truth’s brace is hard plastic, tight, and uncomfortable. She has to wear a t-shirt under it and bulky clothes over it, making her feel both sweaty and unfashionable. She’s terrified that her classmates are going to find out about it.
But it’s hard keeping it a secret (especially when gym class is involved), and secrets quickly turn into lies. When Truth’s crush entrusts her with a big secret of his own, it leads to even more lying. Add to that a fight with her best friend, a looming school-wide presentation, and mean rumors, and it’s a recipe for disaster.
Check it out here: https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/sky-pony-press/9781510725263/dear-isaac-newton-youre-ruining-my-life/
Fiction, like water, can cleanse, quench, heal, and flood parts of us we least expect. Aside from fiction, you can find my musings on everyday experiences and observations on my blog (titled “Slog” because I often find it a tedious task) via the link above. I hope you enjoy the adventures, stories, and the conversation given to us by the written word.
Hi Rachel, I am an elementary school librarian. I have a student who absolutely devoured your book! Once she was finished, we looked to see what book of yours she should read next. Unfortunately, we found out that you’ve only published one so far. She was so moved by it that she wanted to write you a letter. Please see below: Dear Rachel Hruza, I LOVED your book, Dear Issac Newton, You’re Ruining My Life! You should write another book (if you haven’t already)! Every emotion Tru had, I had! My favorite part was when Tru saw Megan kissing Brendan. I wanted to scream at them even though I couldn’t. This book is the best book I have ever read (and I have read a lot for a 5th grader)! I would love to learn a little more about you! Like, what is your favorite color? What is your favorite book? Also, what is your favorite movie? Mine is Harry Potter. I watched it every year with my dad around Christmas. Love, Anna