June 2026: New Brunswick Author Portal profile and interview

April 2025: “Finalists announced for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children’s Literature”, The Canadian Children’s Book Centre

April 2025: “A sharply written sci-fi story that blends high-stakes adventure with psychological depth and coming-of-age introspection” - The Prairies Book Review

2024 Whistler Independent Book Awards Finalists Announced

June 2024: “Whistler Book Awards Shortlist”, BC Booklook

Spring 2024: “AI civilization searches for war with humanity” Journey to the Dark Galaxy is featured in Atlantic Books Today Spring 2024 Issue Number 99

February 2024: Interview with S. C. Eston in The Treasure Trove

February 2024: Journey to the Dark Galaxy is featured in “Best Reviewed Books of the Month - February” in IndieReader

January 2024: Interview with Naomi Bolton in ManyBooks “Riveting Sci-Fi with Cinematic Action”

January 2024: Interview about Journey to the Dark Galaxy in NewInBooks

January 2024: Journey to the Dark Galaxy is featured in “6 Unmissable Fantasy & Sci-Fi Releases” in NewInBooks list

January 2024: “Journey to the Dark Galaxy is a compelling blend of suspense, character complexity, and satisfying resolution. With a multifaceted protagonist and a narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this novel is a testament to State’s prowess in crafting engaging young adult science fiction” - Literary Titan (Gold Award)

December 2023: “A superb novel” - Readers’ Favorite (Finalist in the 2024 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards “Young Adult - Thriller” category)

November 2023: Interview in AllAuthor

2023: Journey to the Dark Galaxy is a finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (UK)

August 2021: Journey to the Hopewell Star included in Mom’s Choice Awards list of Honorees for “Best Products and Services of July 2021”

May 2021: Interview with IndieReader

February 2021: Interview with Allan Hudson in the South Branch Scribbler

Journey to the Hopewell Star receives the GOLD MEDAL in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards in the Young Adult - Sci-Fi category

November 2020: Interview with Literary Titan “No Matter How Difficult the Journey is”

November 2020: “Journey to the Hopewell Star is a well-written and thoughtful book” - Literary Titan (Gold Award)

Journey to the Hopewell Star chosen as one of Atlantic Books Today’s Must-Have New Brunswick Books of 2020

November 2020: “A page-turner full of surprises” - The Prairies Book Review

November 2020: Interview in The Miramichi Reader

October 2020: Journey to the Hopewell Star receives a starred review in IndieReader

September 2020: Article by Michael Staples in The Daily Gleaner “Author hopes to inspire girls into science, math with N.B. sci-fi novel”

July 2020: “A well thought out, entertaining fantasy adventure that works on several levels” - Kirkus Reviews