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The Sylvan Spy

by AJ Vanderhorst

Join 25,000 fans and get the latest news on the Casey Grimes books and insider tips on how to survive a monster attack. Get some cool freebies for joining too, like insider guides to the novels and an exclusive short story, Remember To Stay Dangerous. Yes, it's all totally free and kid-friendly!

Casey Grimes Update, March Edition

Mar 12, 20203 min read

Casey Grimes Update, March Edition

News on cover design, title selection and a pub date for The Mostly Invisible Boy.

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Three Things I Learned from Writing a Sequel (Casey 2)

Feb 4, 20203 min read

Three Things I Learned from Writing a Sequel (Casey 2)

Experience in writing a sequel is something you don’t get until after you need it.

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All Good Writers Read

Jan 16, 20202 min read

All Good Writers Read

Writers should read voraciously. More than any other type of creator or entrepreneur.

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3 Things My First Classroom Visit Taught Me About KidLit

Nov 23, 20193 min read

3 Things My First Classroom Visit Taught Me About KidLit

When I did a 5th grade author talk earlier this week, I came to some surprising conclusions re: kidlit and the industry.

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Invisibility Ho! And How to Escape It

Nov 5, 20192 min read

Invisibility Ho! And How to Escape It

Many big accomplishments have been made possible by the i-power. But invisibility has a way of bleeding over into real life...

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First Ever Official CASEY GRIMES Update!

Oct 9, 20193 min read

First Ever Official CASEY GRIMES Update!

Every journey into a secret forest society in charge of monster control begins with a single step.

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In Defense of Non Absentee Parents in Children's Literature

Oct 2, 20193 min read

In Defense of Non Absentee Parents in Children's Literature

I argue we should see more parents in the pages of kids' lit. Parents with agency, personality. Who don't die in about 5 seconds.

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A Little Backstory On My Heroic Writing Journey

Aug 17, 20193 min read

A Little Backstory On My Heroic Writing Journey

I wrote my first middle grade novel in 2013. A naive burst of creativity.

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