About the Author

Hi! I’m T. Allen Sharp (there are some who call me … Tim). I’m a Kansas-born writer with a passion for science and the stars. You may find me gazing at the sky above or trekking the trails, seeking answers that lie beyond the next curve.

I received my bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and spent my 35-year career as an editor at several media organizations, including The New York Times, the Des Moines Register, the Tampa Bay Times, the Hazelden Foundation, and Space.com.

Now retired, I enjoy traveling, sharing food and wine with friends, and writing my own stories. I also work part-time at Round Table Bookstore in Topeka, Kansas.

I have been on the boards of several LGBTQ+ rights organizations, and I continue to fight for justice and affirmation. I like all kinds of music — especially jazz — and I play the saxophone with a local community band.

I enjoy researching my ancestry, and I have traced my roots to Scotland, England, France, and Germany.

My husband and I live in Topeka with our miniature Schnauzer puppy, Doozie, who keeps us on our toes.

My first novel, The Summer of Falling Stars, comes out soon. It’s the story of a boy who wishes upon a star for something extraordinary to happen. During the summer before entering junior high school, he discovers secrets about his hometown, his mother, his best friend, and himself.