“In Between the Stars” by Evelyn Laferriere

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Every summer, Erica Margot and her family head to Maine for a month. This summer is different — not only is it the summer before her senior year, but her twin brother’s best friend, Cameron, is tagging along. And he’s kind of hot. But she doesn’t have time for romance, does she? Can she be a strong, independent woman in STEM but also desperately want a boyfriend? While checking off annual family traditions, Erica Margot tries to grapple with who she is — and how to put it into a college application essay — along with her growing feelings for Cameron. As a straight-A student, she’s constantly afraid of coming across as high-maintenance and arrogant instead of determined, and she’s scared Cameron will think he’s holding her back. Despite her sorta-kinda-high-maintenance-ness, Erica Margot’s family vacation is full of silliness, inside jokes, and an absurd amount of ice cream. And maybe that’s exactly what she needs to figure out what life is all about, and to find her place in between the stars.

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Every summer, Erica Margot and her family head to Maine for a month. This summer is different — not only is it the summer before her senior year, but her twin brother’s best friend, Cameron, is tagging along. And he’s kind of hot. But she doesn’t have time for romance, does she? Can she be a strong, independent woman in STEM but also desperately want a boyfriend? While checking off annual family traditions, Erica Margot tries to grapple with who she is — and how to put it into a college application essay — along with her growing feelings for Cameron. As a straight-A student, she’s constantly afraid of coming across as high-maintenance and arrogant instead of determined, and she’s scared Cameron will think he’s holding her back. Despite her sorta-kinda-high-maintenance-ness, Erica Margot’s family vacation is full of silliness, inside jokes, and an absurd amount of ice cream. And maybe that’s exactly what she needs to figure out what life is all about, and to find her place in between the stars.

Paperbacks are printed on demand.

 

Meet the Maker:

Name: Evelyn Laferriere

What county do you live in?: Orange

Biography: My name is Evelyn Laferriere and I am a sustainability professional with degrees from Clarkson University. I've self-published several books under the name EP Laferriere. As an undergraduate, I completed my thesis on the use of fictional literature as a form of environmental education and activism. As part of this thesis, I wrote a young adult fairytale inspired novel that explored the ecosystem services of our natural environments. My master's degree is in environmental policy, with a focus on environmental communication. I love exploring where writing, creativity, and the environment meet.

What year did you start living/working in the Hudson Valley?: I’ve lived in the Hudson Valley for my whole life, minus the years I was in the North Country for college (and a brief stint working at Disney World in Orlando!). In January 2026, after finishing grad school at Clarkson, I moved back to the Hudson Valley!

What are some of your favorite things to do in the region?: I love going on walks in the woods and hugging trees! All of the historic sites in Hyde Park are also top spots for me.