A STORIED LIFE turns one! (and the ebook is on sale)

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Today marks the one year anniversary of publishing my first novel A STORIED LIFE. It's so wild to type those words. Eventually I'd like to write more of a reflection about my first year as a published author but for now, this brief post will have to suffice. Being an author is very much my side hustle, one that falls to the wayside all too easily because of the needs of my full-time job. I'm still trying to figure out how to balance both, if that's even possible. 

But for now, I'm toasting my accomplishment and I'm toasting you, dear readers. Thank you to everyone who bought a copy, left a review (this helps SO MUCH!!!), asked their library to buy a copy, or told a friend to read it. I'm elated every time I hear someone tell me they read my book. This is the dream.

To celebrate, I'm putting the ebook on sale for $2.99 for the rest of the week. If it's not currently reflected on the site, it should soon.

 

About the book:

“Live your own story. Make every moment count.”

Olivia Frasier grew up under the guidance of her grandmother's mantra: “Live a storied life.” The oft-repeated words gave her the courage to pursue art instead of working at the family bank until a mistake made in college altered the course of her life. Now, no one knows Olivia still paints. Not her friends. Not her staff at the art gallery. Certainly not her family.

She can ignore the twinge of unease, the regret that surfaces when Gram's mantra comes to mind, the question of whether this is all life has to offer.

When Gram announces she has terminal cancer—and names Olivia as her Power of Attorney for Healthcare—Olivia is thrust in to the world of hospice and dying wishes. Olivia may be the family’s black sheep but she is determined to see Gram through this, no matter the cost.

Faced with losing the one person on her side, Olivia clings to the knowledge that Gram's death will finally allow her to walk away from the family. And yet Gram is determined to impart one last lesson: let go of the past so she can live the life she’s meant to lead.

When Reagan walks into her art gallery, the timing couldn’t be worse. He’s everything Olivia ever dreamed of wanting but she has learned to settle for less when it comes to her relationships and career. At what point does owning your story outweigh the potential hurt?

Weaving together grief and beauty, humor and romance, A Storied Life will make you rethink life, love, and loss.

Please note: this book explores the death of a loved one by cancer and contains mentions of past sexual harassment and suicidal ideation that could potentially trigger certain audiences.

 

Buy the ebook (affiliate links):

Kindle

Nook

Apple Books

Kobo

 

Buy the paperback:

Amazon 

Barnes & Noble 

IndieBound


A STORIED LIFE is on sale!

On Sale for $2.50!

A STORIED LIFE is on sale for the first time! Now through January 1, the ebook is only $2.50 at Smashwords. Technically, it's 50% off and the discount will be applied at checkout. You'll be able to choose the ebook format you prefer and Smashwords has an FAQ section in case you don't know how to transfer it to your ereader.

 

About the book:

“Live your own story. Make every moment count.”

Olivia Frasier grew up under the guidance of her grandmother's mantra: “Live a storied life.” The oft-repeated words gave her the courage to pursue art instead of working at the family bank until a mistake made in college altered the course of her life. Now, no one knows Olivia still paints. Not her friends. Not her staff at the art gallery. Certainly not her family.

She can ignore the twinge of unease, the regret that surfaces when Gram's mantra comes to mind, the question of whether this is all life has to offer.

When Gram announces she has terminal cancer—and names Olivia as her Power of Attorney for Healthcare—Olivia is thrust in to the world of hospice and dying wishes. Olivia may be the family’s black sheep but she is determined to see Gram through this, no matter the cost.

Faced with losing the one person on her side, Olivia clings to the knowledge that Gram's death will finally allow her to walk away from the family. And yet Gram is determined to impart one last lesson: let go of the past so she can live the life she’s meant to lead.

When Reagan walks into her art gallery, the timing couldn’t be worse. He’s everything Olivia ever dreamed of wanting but she has learned to settle for less when it comes to her relationships and career. At what point does owning your story outweigh the potential hurt?

Weaving together grief and beauty, humor and romance, A Storied Life will make you rethink life, love, and loss.

Please note: this book explores the death of a loved one by cancer and contains mentions of past sexual harassment and suicidal ideation that could potentially trigger certain audiences.

 

Get your copy here! There are tons of authors participating in this promotion so take a gander while you're there and see what other deals you might score.


Win A STORIED LIFE, A Currently Reading Tote, And More From Pen & Paint!

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Lindsay at Pen & Paint has an amazing giveaway happening on Instagram! I am such a huge fan of her stuff. I use a fall or Christmas mug every day and her Currently Reading tote is my go-to. I'm so honored she wanted to include my novel in her giveaway! 

Head over to her post to enter to win a copy of A STORIED LIFE, her amazing Currently Reading tote bag, and a one month Shelf Subscription from The Bookshelf.

 


A STORIED LIFE at the library!

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Because A STORIED LIFE is self-published, it really depends on reviews and word of mouth recommendations. Without the backing of a publisher, it's not likely to be sold in a bookstore or available at a library unless someone requests it.

Which is why I am over the moon whenever someone tells me they requested A STORIED LIFE at their library!

This post will serve as an on-going list of libraries that have it available. If your library decides to carry it, please let me know and I'll add it to the list. 

Most libraries have an option for requesting books through their websites. I do this all the time with my library! A STORIED LIFE is also on Overdrive so you can request it as an ebook too.

Huge thanks to @redcanoereader for tagging me in her Instagram Story the other day and letting me know my novel is now at the Naperville Public Library! This is only a town over from where I grew up and I cannot get over it being there. It has library stickers on it and everything!

 

 

Illinois

Batavia Public Library - Batavia

Naperville Public Library - Naperville

 

 

Michigan

Kent District Library - Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs

 

 

Minnesota

Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis and Hennepin County suburbs

Ramsey County Library 

 

 

New Jersey

Burlington County Public Library - Westampton

 

 

Ohio

Columbiana Public Library - Columbiana 

 

 

Oklahoma

Metropolitan Library System - Oklahoma City

 

 

Pennsylvania

Bucks County Free Library 

 

 

Tennessee

Nashville Public Library - Nashville

 

 

Wisconsin

La Crosse County Library 

 

 


A STORIED LIFE Giveaway

 

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If you're already following me on Instagram, you know the good news: I'm giving away two signed, annotated copies of A STORIED LIFE! I had a ridiculous amount of fun going through my novel and figuring out which behind the scenes facts to share. (This idea came from @paperfury, who did it for her recently released YA novel A Thousand Perfect Notes. I can't wait to read it!)

Head over to the Instagram post to enter! Full details there but giveaway ends this Wednesday.

 

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