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Alex Richards is the author of Accidental and is a freelance magazine contributor. She is a terrible navigator (just ask the African jungle she got lost in) but makes up for it with a dark sense of humor and home-made horror films. Raised in New Mexico, she and her family live in Brooklyn. alexrichards.nyc @alexgirlnyc
When We Were Strangers is a sparkling, stirring ode to love, art, and unexpected human connection. It reminds us that while the valley of grief may be long, we can emerge from it into the light. --Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of THE SERPENT KING Richards deftly explores the myriad emotional struggles after an accidental gun death. . . . Tragic, moving and genuine. --School Library Journal on ACCIDENTAL (starred review) A valuable take on a timely issue. --Kirkus Reviews on ACCIDENTAL (starred review) In Richards's dramatic debut, Johanna, with her harrowing internal journey and desperate attempts to find closure and peace, is an admirable, convincing heroine who is determined to make things right for herself. --Publishers Weekly on ACCIDENTAL Richards captures the ongoing struggle and painful reality of such tragic events with raw honesty and compassion and affirms the healing power of love. Fans of realistic fiction and ripped from the headlines stories will find this a compelling read. --The Horn Book Magazine on ACCIDENTAL
