Musa Author Interview: Mindy Hardwick
Today I'm pleased to introduce Mindy Hardwick, author of YA novel Stained Glass Summer and a facilitator of poetry workshops for youth in juvenile detention centres. She's just another one of the amazing souls I've met working for Musa. 1. Can you tell us a bit about your book, Stained Glass Summer? Stained Glass Summer is the story of artistic mentorship. Twelve-year-old Jasmine adores her photographer Father and wants to be an artist just like him. But when Dad abandons the family, Jasmine is sent to spend the summer with her Uncle on a Pacific Northwest Island. Soon, Jasmine is learning stained glass from island glass artist, Opal, and thinking she might just be developing a crush on Island boy, Cole. But, Jasmine can let go of her Father and call herself an…