Sophia of the Bright Red Sneakers Series

Writer’s Life | Self-Promotion—Only One Word For It

Susan Stoderl

Mar 10
2 min

Writer’s Life | Self-Promotion—Only One Word For It

YIKES! (That’s the nicest word I could think of.) Are you telling me I have to get out there and talk to people and collaborate with...

Sophia and Pedro Cook | Super-Sleuths Chili, a Middle-Grade Detective Recipe

Susan Stoderl

Mar 3
1 min

Sophia and Pedro Cook | Super-Sleuths Chili, a Middle-Grade Detective Recipe

As you know, Sophia and Pedro like to cook. Here is one of their "No Bunnies, Moo-Cows, or Chicks" recipes. 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 yellow...

Mission 1: All in a Day's Work | A Middle-Grade Detective Book

Susan Stoderl

Feb 24
1 min

Mission 1: All in a Day's Work | A Middle-Grade Detective Book

The occupant of apartment 4A, Sean O’Donoghue, otherwise known as Mr. O’D, followed a specific routine every morning. He put on his...

Mission 1: All in a Day's Work | Wahoo's "Working" Relationship with Christie's Auction House

Susan Stoderl

Feb 10
2 min

Mission 1: All in a Day's Work | Wahoo's "Working" Relationship with Christie's Auction House

Wahoo is an arctic raven who is quite a dapper dude with thoughts only of others, such as helping Christie’s Auction House with their...

Mission 1: All in a Day's Work | Suzy Snodgrass Gives Mdm. le Diable Effects

Susan Stoderl

Feb 3
2 min

Mission 1: All in a Day's Work | Suzy Snodgrass Gives Mdm. le Diable Effects

Sophia and Pedro are in history class with the Cru Crew, the fashionistas and bullies of JSCA. Today’s lesson in New York City history is...

White Lady Ghost of Stow Lake—Another Fake!

Susan Stoderl

Jan 27
2 min

White Lady Ghost of Stow Lake—Another Fake!

“Sophia and Pedro, finish your tea and cookies. The tea house closes in fifteen minutes. Then we’ll go check out the Pioneer Mother...

What I Would Do Differently | Part 3: Who is Your Audience

Susan Stoderl

Jan 24
2 min

What I Would Do Differently | Part 3: Who is Your Audience

My answer was “Uhhh…,” followed by some generalized answers based on why I wrote the story I did. It quickly turned into “I don’t know.”...

A Sophia & Pedro Short-Short Story | Crocker's Nob Hill Ghost Gets Its Retribution

Susan Stoderl

Jan 20
2 min

A Sophia & Pedro Short-Short Story | Crocker's Nob Hill Ghost Gets Its Retribution

Sophia and Pedro take a tour of San Francisco's Nob Hill and Grace Cathedral with their pink-haired author friend. While they are touring...

A Sophia & Pedro Short-Short Story | The Case of the Golden Gate Ghost Busters

Susan Stoderl

Jan 13
2 min

A Sophia & Pedro Short-Short Story | The Case of the Golden Gate Ghost Busters

Sophia and Pedro are waiting at the Union Square stop for the Ghost Tour bus with their pink-haired author friend. "My guidebook claims...

New Sophia and Pedro Short Story and Lesson Learned

Susan Stoderl

Jan 6
2 min

New Sophia and Pedro Short Story and Lesson Learned

Introducing my second short story "A Celebration of Cultures: Pedro's Special Three Kings Day." The stories expand on the characters...

Susan Stoderl

Dec 30, 2022
1 min

New Year's Eve Plans Go Awry

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Susan Stoderl

Dec 23, 2022
1 min

New Christmas Story Just for You

Sophia and Pedro prepare for the perfect Christmas Eve celebration with Mr. O'D and Henry. Missing are Lionel, Henry's nephew, an NYPD...

Susan Stoderl

Dec 7, 2022
2 min

Genre-Bending: Not Fitting In

I was looking for a quote for the graphic on Ms. Gabaldon's website and found one that looked interesting. However, it didn't make much...

A Second Peek into Mission 1: All in a Day's Work

Susan Stoderl

Nov 25, 2022
2 min

A Second Peek into Mission 1: All in a Day's Work

High above Fifth Avenue, Wahoo the Raven daydreamed on his string bag hammock. His iridescent black feathers sparkled in the sun. What...

A Peek into Mission 1: All in a Day's Work

Susan Stoderl

Nov 11, 2022
2 min

A Peek into Mission 1: All in a Day's Work

Chapter 1 A New Beginning Nana’s memorial service (arranged by Sophia MacGregor, Life Celebration Planner Extraordinaire) was over....

Susan Stoderl

Nov 2, 2022
2 min

The Week Before Sophia Comes Out

I was deciding what to write about today and then it occurred to me. What else could I write about but my anxiety about getting...

Susan Stoderl

Oct 28, 2022
1 min

The Dreaded Finding

One of the nastiest words in the writing world has to be "typo." I discovered that today, but luckily it was me who found it and it's...

Susan Stoderl

Oct 26, 2022
1 min

Pre-Order Your eBook Today

This link will take you to my author's page at the publisher. The various stores that have it in stock can be found there to pre-order....

Susan Stoderl

Oct 21, 2022
1 min

Just Hit the Publish Button

Sophia of the Bright Red Sneakers, Mission 1: All in a Day's Work is on its way into quite a few retailers, those supplying to libraries,...

Sophia of the Bright Red Sneakers | Book 1 Coming on or before November 10, 2023

Susan Stoderl

Oct 19, 2022
1 min

Sophia of the Bright Red Sneakers | Book 1 Coming on or before November 10, 2023

Life’s full of adventure! Right? Sophia thinks so. Especially when you are telepathic and speak multiple animal languages! Being...

Scribbles & Thoughts

For shorter entries, see
Poetry | Quote Project

© Susan Stoderl, 2022

Susan@SusanStoderl.net

Scribbles & Thoughts

For shorter entries, see Poetry | Quote Project

For shorter entries, see
Poetry | Quote Project