In this author spotlight interview, debut YA author Jeff Medhurst takes us inside The Sidekick, a gripping and heartfelt superhero story that redefines what it means to stand in the shadow of greatness. The first book in The Vinton Chronicles, it explores courage, loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil in a city teetering on collapse. Medhurst shares how his lifelong love of storytelling—from childhood picture books to comic book epics—shaped his voice, why music is essential to his writing process, and how teaching, fatherhood, and creative discipline fuel his imagination. With cinematic action and emotional depth, The Sidekick delivers a fresh, character-driven take on heroism, proving that sometimes the most powerful stories belong to those who were never meant to take the spotlight.