Ailynn Collins learned a lot about writing from her teachers at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. She has always loved reading science fiction stories about other worlds and strange aliens. She enjoys creating new characters and worlds for her stories, as well as envisioning what the future might look like. When not writing, Collins enjoys spending her spare time reading and playing board games with her family. She lives near Seattle, Washington, with her husband and loveable dogs.

"There's much more to stars than meets the eye! Come along with science expert Velma and the other members of the Mystery Inc. gang and learn what constellations you can spot, how stars form, and how stars can die in huge explosions."-- back cover.