Stephanie BrickAuthor Stephanie Brick deemed herself a writer from the moment she stapled together her first story on construction paper as a child. The rest is history as she continued to refine her craft as a professional writer over the years, eventually writinga book to give her childhood self the adventure she always wanted. The book, a portal fantasy called THE SECRET DOORS OF CANNONDALE, takes middle-grade readers on a fantastical coming of age journey of friendship, belonging, and self-worth. An architect by trade, Stephanie's career gives her a unique lens for detailed, multi-sensory world-building where readers experience taste, scent, touch, sound, and sight, leaving a greater impact that lasts long after the book is closed. Stephanie was inspired to write this book from her own childhood experiences, wonder, and daydreams, coupled with her youthful sense of curiosity and adventure visiting old houses and unusual places, much like the ones in her story. Read More Read Less