J.M. Sullivan

J.M. Sullivan writes young-reader speculative fiction that rebuilds familiar stories in futuristic settings. Second Star, published by Bleeding Ink in 2019, is the opening Neverland Transmissions novel and a science-fiction reimagining of Peter Pan. It sends Wendy Darling into space as a newly appointed captain searching for a long-missing crew, while Peter and Captain Hooke are recast through starships, artificial environments, and a stranded world. Sullivan keeps recognizable names and tensions but changes the machinery around them, turning flight and Neverland into questions of technology and exploration. The book has been classified across adventure, fairy-tale fantasy, and science fiction, reflecting that hybrid design. Sullivan has also written retellings and classroom resources, extending an interest in how old narratives can be made accessible to younger audiences. Second Star anchors those interests.