The Great Wide Sea Trivia

Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge

Rockstar Herlong wrote her first novel in a college class. It hasn't been published…yet. (Source)

M. H. Herlong developed her website with the help of her son. (Source)

Gerry's Blankie was based on Herlong's four sons, who each had a similar treasured object. (Source)

Herlong's only goal in writing The Great Wide Sea was to create something her sons wanted to read. Aww, what a nice mom. (Source)

Two of Herlong's favorite authors are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. Good call, Herlong. We like them too. (Source)