Sandra Miller Linhart's writing studio

Making Stuff Up Since 1978

Children's books, young adult fiction, and stories that spark the imagination

Well, hello. I am glad you found me.

Welcome to my official author website. Whether you're here as an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or someone curious about my latest projects, I'm thrilled to have you. Writing has been my passion, a journey that has allowed me to explore countless worlds, complex characters, and the nuances of human experience.

I believe that storytelling is a shared experience, and my hope is that you find something meaningful in each of my books—a moment of reflection, a spark of inspiration, or simply an escape into a well-spun tale. My work spans a variety of themes and genres, each one chosen with the aim of delving into the many layers of what it means to be human.

Please don't hesitate to reach out—I love connecting with readers! Thank you for stopping by; I hope this site becomes a place where we can connect, share stories, and celebrate the power of the written word. Enjoy your visit, and happy reading!

Gold at The Author Zone (TAZ) Book Awards

January of 2020, Frozen Tears: The Fort Leonard Wood MP Murders took the Gold at The Author Zone (TAZ) book awards. I co-wrote this book with retired MO State Trooper, JB King, the first officer on-scene. Four Missouri teenagers were kidnapped, assaulted, and left for dead in a remote Ft. Leonard Wood forest. This is his story.

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Daddy's Boots

Picture BookAges 0–12

This award-winning deployment book for kids is a favorite of all major military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves in military books and best deployment books for children. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. It’s Boot’s task to take Daddy where he’s needed, but it’s Daddy’s job to explain why. In only 37 pages, the author provides a valuable tool for caregivers to explain to service members’ children why their daddy leaves, what he does, and how he helps others while he’s away. As it would be impossible to explain every job, rank, and branch specific name for every object and service member, the author succeeds in covering the essentials in a generic and loving way. Daddy is a soldier. Boots are preparing to take him away. If Bean can hide Boots, will Daddy be able to stay? Daddy explains the many jobs he’s called to do, and how his work isn’t that much different than the work other daddies do. Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. Sometimes it means leaving little ones behind wondering why. Daddy’s Boots is a loving description of a few quiet moments between a father and his child, as Daddy prepares to deploy for his job with the military.

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About Sandra

Sandra Miller Linhart has been making stuff up since 1978 — and she's gotten pretty good at it. From children's picture books to young adult fiction, Sandra crafts stories that spark imagination and leave readers wanting more.

As the creative force behind Sandstar Books and a driving voice in the Lionheart publishing family, Sandra brings warmth, humor, and heart to everything she writes.

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