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Sarah Pekkanen
Goodreads author profile
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November 29, 1967
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For my first two novels, I hired professionals to create book trailers - and I was thrilled with the results. I loved the idea of using mini-movies to help spread the word about my books, and I heard from readers that they enjoyed viewing them as well.
But as my publication date for THESE GIRLS approached, I decided against filming another trailer for a variety of reasons – mostly because I want... read more »
But as my publication date for THESE GIRLS approached, I decided against filming another trailer for a variety of reasons – mostly because I want... read more »
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The Opposite of Me
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2010
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Skipping a Beat
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2011
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These Girls
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2012
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All Is Bright: A Short Story
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2010
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Love, Accidentally: An eShort Story
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Sarah Pekkanen Collection: The Opposite of Me, Skipping a Beat, and These Girls
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Something to Read About: A Book Club Sampler from Simon & Schuster
by Chris Cleave (Goodreads Author), Philippa Gregory, Sarah Pekkanen (Goodreads Author)  3.33 avg rating — 6 ratings
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" What Readers want to know... SS: What’s your greatest fear? SP: Being in a plane crash; I pity the person sitting next to me, because at the first bump, I'm digging my nails into their arm SS: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would..." ...More
" What Readers want to know... SS: What’s your greatest fear? SP: Being in a plane crash; I pity the person sitting next to me, because at the first bump, I'm digging my nails into their arm SS: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would..." ...More
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In a relatively short time, Sarah Pekkanen has developed quite a reputation for her smart, sassy and realistic examinations of women’s friendships. Though this is my first experience with her work, I can tell she’s earned it: These Girls is equal...
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"Lori wrote: "Excellent! Can hardly wait to get my hands on a copy. Love your books!!"
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Can I just say I DEVOURED and LOVED These Girls? Great I just wanted to make sure.
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I just finished reading "These Girls" this morning.
So well written, heartbreaking, funny and real. I highly recommend this book for women of any age, you will find yourself in the pages. The characters are brought to life in a way I could relate t... " Read more of this review » |
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“You know the definition of a dysfunctional family, don't you? It's any family with more than one member in it.”
― Sarah Pekkanen, The Opposite of Me
― Sarah Pekkanen, The Opposite of Me
“Sometimes following the path that looked the safest was what led to the most hurt...”
― Sarah Pekkanen, Skipping a Beat
― Sarah Pekkanen, Skipping a Beat
“The core truth of our marriage, the most important thing for me to remember, was that Michael and I loved each other. Our love had gotten pushed aside and bruised and buried, but it has always existed.”
― Sarah Pekkanen, Skipping a Beat
― Sarah Pekkanen, Skipping a Beat
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Stephanie (StephTheBookworm) wrote: "Hi Sarah! Thanks for the friendship! I have The Opposite of Me sitting on my special bookshelf for my autographed books! I won the contest for signed books from Allison Winn Scotch this summer and ..."Yay! So nice to "meet" you and hope you enjoy Opposite! Allison is wonderful. Love her books! xo
Hi Sarah! Thanks for the friendship! I have The Opposite of Me sitting on my special bookshelf for my autographed books! I won the contest for signed books from Allison Winn Scotch this summer and I am so excited to read your book this year. :D
Jency - I'd love to! I've never done this before - do I just go to that link to respond to comments? Feel free to email me at sarah@sarahpekkanen.com to let me know what is best. I'd love to chat with you all and hear your thoughts. xoxo
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Sarah a bookclub that I am a member of is reading your book in January. We would love to have you visit. The club meets on goodreads.com here is the link: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...I hope you have time to visit. Good luck on your next book. :)
Colleen wrote: "Hi there! I just received confirmation from Amazon that your book is on its way to me...I can't wait! Any plans to bring your book tour to Florida? I didn't see any dates anywhere near me. Just..."Colleen - so sorry this message somehow slipped through! No plans to go to Florida but I really hope to someday... would love to meet you then!
Hi there! I just received confirmation from Amazon that your book is on its way to me...I can't wait! Any plans to bring your book tour to Florida? I didn't see any dates anywhere near me. Just curious as I would love to meet you and have you sign my book!
LINCOLN wrote: "Hi! Congrats on your new book -- I hope it becomes a bestseller!"Thank you! I really appreciate the good wishes.
Kristen wrote: "Thank you for the add! :) Your book looks like it's going to be a definite favorite.. I am a HUGE fan of Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin. I can't wait for it to be released!"Thanks so much for the kind words, and really nice to meet you!
Sarah
Thank you for the add! :) Your book looks like it's going to be a definite favorite.. I am a HUGE fan of Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin. I can't wait for it to be released!
Love the bio, my friend! I'm so excited to read your book...seriously can't wait. You're going to be a hit, I can just FEEL it!
