Ask the Author: Sarina Bowen
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Sarina Bowen
What a great question! The answer is...probably not. I don't think K.U. pays for rereads. But don't let that stop you! Any time a reader uses legal means to enjoy a book, a bookish fairy gets its wings. (Or something.) Enjoy your reread guilt free!
And if you really want to buy that writer a cup of coffee, you can always purchase a copy of the ebook, the paperback, or the audio.
Happy reading!
And if you really want to buy that writer a cup of coffee, you can always purchase a copy of the ebook, the paperback, or the audio.
Happy reading!
Sarina Bowen
Yes! Julian Matteo Rossi's book is Good as Gold (Giltmaker #1.) The Rossi brother with two names is a great read, too! 🔥
Sarina Bowen
Yes! The new one is on preorder now, and you can see it here: https://sarinabowen.com/hockey-guys-l...
Sarina Bowen
Guess what? There is a third book coming in the Hockey Guys series! See: https://sarinabowen.com/hockey-guys
Sarina Bowen
LOL! I love this question to pieces. (Great song, too!)
The bad news: not exactly
The good news: I'm writing a New York based hockey romance right this second! And you will squeal when you hear what it is, because it's that much fun.
Love,
Sarina
The bad news: not exactly
The good news: I'm writing a New York based hockey romance right this second! And you will squeal when you hear what it is, because it's that much fun.
Love,
Sarina
Sarina Bowen
Aw, I'm so happy to hear this! No book planned for Woody, though! The next thriller (spring 2025) takes place in Maine but with unrelated characteres.
Sarina Bowen
Wow, thank you! When I read a note like this, it makes the daily struggle feel worthwhile. ❤️
As a matter of fact... yes! You can find what you're looking for right here: https://sarinabowen.com/reading-order
Thanks for reading! ✍️ S.B.
As a matter of fact... yes! You can find what you're looking for right here: https://sarinabowen.com/reading-order
Thanks for reading! ✍️ S.B.
Sarina Bowen
In 2024, this is a loaded question. This book contains: a hunky army vet with secrets, a single mom trying to do her best, dark secrets and a murderer or two. It contains snarky characters, queer characters and a 4yo boy who loves the Toy Story movies. It is neither darker nor edgier nor steamier than most mainstream thrillers and romances. If it were a movie, it would probably be PG, or maybe PG13.
But in the midst of a book banning epidemic, where Christina Lauren and Colleen Hoover and being yanked from shelves for writing about real life, it's impossible to say what any one person considers appropriate. If you've got the book in hand, and you find the material doesn't work for you, feel free to close it and donate it to the nearest library.
The likeliest harm from this particular book, however, is loss of sleep. You probably won't be able to close it until you find out what really happened to Drew...
But in the midst of a book banning epidemic, where Christina Lauren and Colleen Hoover and being yanked from shelves for writing about real life, it's impossible to say what any one person considers appropriate. If you've got the book in hand, and you find the material doesn't work for you, feel free to close it and donate it to the nearest library.
The likeliest harm from this particular book, however, is loss of sleep. You probably won't be able to close it until you find out what really happened to Drew...
Sarina Bowen
There will not be another Him book. But you should take a look at THE NEW GUY and I'M YOUR GUY if you need a new read. ;)
Sarina Bowen
Confession: sometimes I forget about surnames. Or I lose track of them. But not this time! From Chapter 36 of Keepsake: "You have a big fan club, Zachariah Holtz. And I’m the president.”
Sarina Bowen
But what if it's not the bartender... 👀
Sarina Bowen
Bittersweet is back! And the other two will be in the next couple of months.
Sarina Bowen
Hi, and thank you for listening! If there's a second collection, it would probably happen in 2024.
Thanks again,
S.B.
Thanks again,
S.B.
Sarina Bowen
Not yet! I got a little stuck on their story. So it's still in development. But thank you for asking!
Sarina Bowen
Wow, I'm so glad you enjoyed them all! The second season of V&V is called In Vino Veritas, and it kicks off with Wildfire by Garrett Leigh.
How did it happen? Well, in 2020 I invited authors to register their interest to write in the True North World. I hired a lovely content editor to do the real continuity work, and we quickly received 250 applications.
Meanwhile, I posted some descriptive materials--photos and ideas about each series. Hopes and dreams.
From there, we invited a hundred authors to submit a brief story proposal. Then we read them all multiple times and made notes.
My series coordinator then "green-lit" the group of stories that fit together the best. But it was the authors who put in the time to speak to their series colleagues and really get those details down.
Thanks for taking the time to read them! We are so grateful.
How did it happen? Well, in 2020 I invited authors to register their interest to write in the True North World. I hired a lovely content editor to do the real continuity work, and we quickly received 250 applications.
Meanwhile, I posted some descriptive materials--photos and ideas about each series. Hopes and dreams.
From there, we invited a hundred authors to submit a brief story proposal. Then we read them all multiple times and made notes.
My series coordinator then "green-lit" the group of stories that fit together the best. But it was the authors who put in the time to speak to their series colleagues and really get those details down.
Thanks for taking the time to read them! We are so grateful.
Sarina Bowen
Greetings! Yes, "Do Over" is a short story for Castro and Heidi Jo. There are actually two ways to enjoy it!
1. It's part of the Brooklyn Bruisers Bonus Material, from the bonus page right here: https://sarinabowen.com/bonus
2. It's available as a free audio narrated by Jason Clarke right here: https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/15...
1. It's part of the Brooklyn Bruisers Bonus Material, from the bonus page right here: https://sarinabowen.com/bonus
2. It's available as a free audio narrated by Jason Clarke right here: https://mysoundwise.com/publishers/15...
Sarina Bowen
Yes! The New Guy comes out February 28. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Sarina Bowen
I love these characters, but there will not be another novel devoted to them. They do, however, appear in Hello Forever!
Sarina Bowen
Yes! Roommate is basically book 0 in the Vino & Veritas series. If you enjoyed Roommate, you would also enjoy Featherbed, Heartscape, etc.
Furthermore, Kieran Shipley is a cousin to Griff in Bittersweet, and to May in Speakeasy... etc.
Furthermore, Kieran Shipley is a cousin to Griff in Bittersweet, and to May in Speakeasy... etc.
Sarina Bowen
I did! There's Chastity in HEARTLAND, and also Zach in KEEPSAKE. Thanks so much for reading. Love, Sarina.
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