SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Writers develop stories differently. Some are hit with ideas at the most random times of the day. Others have a-ha moments when doing physical activity as the blood courses through the body to the brain.
This is true for LSUS education professor Cay Evans, who came up with the idea for her new book series while working out, but inspiration came from personal trainer Stuart Burgess.
The series features the main character Stuart, a young boy, and his dog Sealy, who accompanies his human friend on various adventures.
Burgess is an avid astronomy nerd, and Stuart’s latest journey in the series centers around learning about the stars. His love of astronomy began as a child through time spent gazing at the stars with his grandmother, Chere’.
“Look Up Sealy” follows the pair’s education about the stars and finding something bigger than themselves. The book features accurate drawings of constellations like Orion’s Belt and the Big and Little Dippers.
“The real Stuart is a funny person who tells these ridiculously hilarious stories, and I morph them into books,” Evans said. “One day when we’re working out and walking, he’s talking about the stars and all kinds of crazy science facts and information.”
