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Brandon Seyl

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https://www.brandonseyl.com

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Children's, Fiction, Thriller

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Brandon Seyl is an author of children's books, military nonfiction, and psychological fiction, based in Tampa, Florida.

His first book, The Curious Turtle Who Flew to Space, began with a sardonic comment from his daughter Georgia — "Daddy, turtles can't fly to space" — spoken in front of a rocket at Kennedy Space Center after Brandon returned from a sea turtle conservation trip in Costa Rica. He wrote the book during a year-long deployment and mailed the first copy home to her. It has since earned over 22 reviews, a 4.7-star rating, and award-winning recognition.

His second children's book, The Enchanting Firefly Who Lit Up the Night, continues that spirit of wonder and curiosity for young readers.

His third book, The Military Mustang: A Journ ...more

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