Cover Reveal - Before the Storm by Sarah Dosher

Before the Storm (A Storms of Life novella)

Expected Release Date: July 30, 2013

Before the Storm is a prequel to Haven from the Storm featuring Easton.

This longer novella is set during the summer following Easton and Dean's graduation from high school and details events that led to that fateful night on August 7, 2009. Before the Storm will also give the reader more insight into the early relationship between Dean and Lily.

Synopsis:

Life isn’t always what it seems.

What you think you know can change before your eyes.

Fathers abuse, mothers deceive, best friends betray, sisters dismiss, love controls, and anger consumes.

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After graduating from high school, Easton Grace knows exactly what he wants and how to get it. His goal for the summer includes two things: avoiding his father’s wrath and protecting his sister. His carefully laid plans are quickly changed when a new girl comes to town causing him to lose his tight grasp of control on everything, including himself. 

Easton believes in only two choices – right and wrong, black and white. But he will soon discover that the lines between the two sometimes blur.

Can Easton find his path before it’s too late - before the storm?

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And, if you haven't read it yet, head on over and get a copy of Sarah Dosher's debut novel Haven from the Storm for just 99 cents. It's only on sale from May 8th through May 15th so don't miss out!!

Important Links:
Before the Storm on Goodreads
Haven from the Storm on Amazon

Author Sarah Dosher -
Website: sarahdosher.com
Facebook: facebook.com/authorsarahdosher
Twitter: @sarahdosher

Release Day - The Forgotten Ones

The Forgotten Ones

The Danaan Trilogy

Book One

is now available exclusively on Amazon!

Allison O'Malley's plan is to go to grad school so she can get a good job and take care of her schizophrenic mother. She has carefully closed herself off from everything else, including a relationship with Ethan, who she's been in love with for as long as she can remember.

What is definitely not part of the plan is the return of her long-lost father, who claims he can bring Allison's mother back from the dark place her mind has gone. Allison doesn't trust her father, so why would she believe his stories about a long forgotten Irish people, the Tuatha de Danaan? But truths have a way of revealing themselves. Secrets will eventually surface. And Allison must learn to set aside her plan and work with her father if there is even a small chance it could restore her mother's sanity.

About Laura Howard


Laura Howard lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children. Her obsession with books began at the age of 6 when she got her first library card. Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High and other girly novels were routinely devoured in single sittings. Books took a backseat to diapers when she had her first child. It wasn’t until the release of a little novel called Twilight, 8 years later, that she rediscovered her love of fiction. Soon after, her own characters began to make themselves known. The Forgotten Ones is her first published novel.

Connect with Laura:

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Caroline brings you a giveaway!

Introducing Caroline...

Physical appearance:

• Natural blonde hair
• Blue eyes
• 5' 8" and thin
• Always dressed in the latest fashion

Random facts:

• Grew up near Seattle, Washington
• College graduate - working at an Interior Design firm in Houston, Texas
• Spent her college years avoiding serious relationships
• Loves listening to Justin Timberlake and Maroon 5

For your enjoyment - a quote from Caroline:
He grins casually with his hand held out to take mine. Did he just say beautiful? I touch my hand to his and immediately the breath rushes back into my lungs. If his touch has this impact on everyone, he should look into a job at the ER. He could save lives with that kind of super power.

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And now to announce the giveaway!!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

**Disclaimer: My book will not be released until Summer 2013.

Character Introduction: June

A short introduction to June...

Physical appearance:

• Dirty blonde hair
• Brown eyes
• Average height
• Casual style - when not at work, usually wears jeans and t-shirts with flats or tennis shoes

Random facts:

• Grew up in Texas
• College graduate - working at as Personal Assistant to the Head Media Supervisor at a large media firm
• Hates to fly
• Loves Kate Nash and Cold War Kids

Enjoy a quote with a little insight into June's head:
My eyes move up his body, eventually meeting his. Damn it. Why do his facial features have to be so endearing? I'll have to remind myself to look past him while we're at dinner tonight. That should make for some good conversation. Hey, June. Are you having a stroke? You seem to be looking to my right instead of directly at me.

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Make sure to come back next week and learn some quick facts about Caroline - along with another quote/teaser from the book. (Reminder: All quotes/teasers are unedited.)

Introducing the characters of Crossing Paths!

I think it's about time for another post. I'm within striking distance of my word count goal and I'm fairly confident the first draft of my manuscript will be done this week. Eeeeeee!!! This is both exciting and scary. When I started this process I didn't realize how many wonderful people I would meet or how much support I would gain in such a short time! I love you all for being a part of this process with me and for encouraging me along the way.

In celebration of being one step closer, I'm planning to post a short description of one character a week with a short teaser related to that character. I hope you are all excited to learn a few details about these characters!!

The first introduction will be this Monday, April 1st! No April Fool's joke here!

Get ready to meet June!!

One last note: Once I get to 400 likes on my author page on Facebook, I will be sharing a new teaser from the book. Share away!

Have a Happy Easter!!

Word War Giveaway!!

The talented and wonderful Alexandra Woods has challenged me to a word war! I am excited for the challenge and, together, we have decided to offer you a couple of prizes for cheering us on!

The plan:

We will both spend 4 hours devoted to this word war on Thurs., March 7th.

Your challenge:

Guess the number of words I will be writing during those four hours.

How to enter your guess for my giveaway: 

Two choices - my Facebook Author Page or post a comment on this blog post. Entries for my giveaway will be accepted until midnight on Thursday. Friday morning, I will determine who chose the number closest to the actual number of words written. That person will win a free copy of Running on Empty by L.B. Simmons.

Check it out on Amazon
It is getting great reviews and it is the next read on my list!

Hurry over to Alexandra's Facebook page to get info about her giveaway!

Cheer me on to the finish line...

I normally do well under no instruction. I like to do things at my own pace without deadlines. However, with a two year old, full-time work hours and life in general taking over most evenings, I feel that I need to set an attainable goal. I have seen several authors setting these type of goals and one in particular put up a note similar to this one. I am hoping you will find it interesting to track my progress and it will also help to keep me accountable.

My goal is 40,000 words by March 15. This means I should be writing 1,540 words on average per day. I already have 30,000 words written. So, if I can reach this goal, then the first draft of my first novel should be complete with a total of about 70,000 words. Wish me luck!

Click here to check out the note on my Facebook page where I am keeping track of my daily writing totals.