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Kate Machon calls How I Hacked the Moon "a clever, fun and incredibly timely adventure" — fast-paced and imaginative, with a satisfying journey for Moon Girl and plenty of heart.

Christian Hurst sits down with R. A. Dines for a wide-ranging conversation about leaving big tech to write full time, launching How I Hacked the Moon, space exploration, and what happens when science fiction starts feeling a little too much like real life.

Readers' Favorite announces the five star review of the Children - Fantasy/Sci-Fi book "How I Hacked the Moon" by R. A. Dines.

One of the Reasons R.A. Dines Decided to Go Indie? To Publish Her Science Fiction… Before It Became Non-Fiction.

There is a quiet shift happening at the edge of the galaxy—and it isn't being driven by traditional corporate publishing houses.

How I Hacked the Moon was featured among OverDrive's self-published highlights of 2025, spotlighting the best books from indie authors for library patrons.

How I Hacked the Moon was named finalist in the 2025 Wishing Shelf Award in the Books for 9-12 Year Olds category, earning a 5-star review from 15 young readers.

How I Hacked the Moon was named a semi-finalist in the 2025 BookLife Prize by Publisher's Weekly, recognizing excellence in independently published books.

An in-depth interview with Rachel Dines discussing her writing process, inspiration for How I Hacked the Moon, and her journey from technologist to author.

R. A. Dines' kids' sci-fi 'How I Hacked the Moon' offers an invitation and a warning about AI use in this feature interview.

Local feature on R. A. Dines and the release of her debut middle-grade novel about artificial intelligence and adventure.