Stardust: A Novel
"A reverence for the past and a keen eye for interesting characters makeStardustas bright and magical as a twinkling neon sign on a dark, lonely two-lane.  You'll love the journey as much as the final destination.  Another winner from an author with a uniquely beautiful talent!"—Lisa Wingate, national bestselling and award-winning author ofDandelion SummerandBlue Moon Bay"With beautiful imagery that engages all the senses, Carla Stewart swept me right into the world of the bayou in the 1950's. Her latest novel,Stardustis told with heart and skill and obvious love for her characters. A gripping storyline that is inspiring and unforgettable."—Julie L. Cannon, bestselling author ofI'll Be Home for ChristmasandTwang"Carla Stewart is one of the best at slicing out a piece of Americana and serving it to the reader in a delicious story.Stardustis a smooth, inviting, well told story that will stick with you long after you read the last line and close the book. A worthy read."—Rachel Hauck, award winning author ofDining with Joy"Carla Stewart writes with incredible heart and warmth. Her stories manage to challenge and comfort me all the while keeping me glued to the page. She's an amazing talent."—Gina Holmes, bestselling author ofCrossing OceansandDry as Rain"Carla Stewart writes from the heart about a hard subject. As a polio survivor, I understand the fear and worry that the polio epidemics of the twentieth century evoked. Carla transcends that fear with compassion and achingly beautiful prose.Stardustis a winner."—Linda S. Clare, author ofThe Fence My Father Built"Carla Stewart is a talented writer who has proven that again withStardust. I was hooked from the first sentence and am anxious to share this engaging story with our She Reads readers."—Marybeth Whalen, Founder and Co-Director of She Reads (www.shereads.org), the fiction division of Proverbs 31 Ministries, and author ofShe Makes It Look EasyandThe Mailbox"This first-person narrative contains resolute characters and vivid descriptions of a small Texas community in the 1950's. If her debut is any indication, Stewart has a promising future."—Romantic Times, 4 1/2 stars forChasing Lilacs"Coming-of-age stories are a fiction staple, but well-done ones much rarer. This emotionally acute novel is one of the rare ones."—Publishers Weekly, starred review forChasing Lilacs"While the story is heartbreaking, there is much more to this book. The lives of Mitzi and Brooke are told both in present time and with flashbacks, weaving together love, loss, tragedy and friendship. Stewart skillfully entertains and engages the reader with each character's private pain and survival skills."—Romantic TimesonBroken Wings