<p>Susan Stoderl is a new indie author of a children’s middle-grade detective series entitled <em>Sophia of the Bright Red Sneakers</em>, for ages eight to twelve years old. The first book of the series is <em>Mission 1: All’s in a Day’s Work</em>. The second book, <em>Mission 2: Unexpected Visitors</em>, will debut early in 2023. My blog, “Scribbles & Thoughts” at http://www.susanstoderl.net addresses my work as a writer, and self-publisher, and what inspires my writing.</p>