Today we welcome Sara L. Foust to my blog. Sara is very graciously giving away a ebook of Callum's Compass to one commenter. To enter, leave a comment about your favorite place for vacations -- and include contact information.
Sara, glad to have you stop by. Tell us about Norris Lake and your new book.
Norris Lake plays a fairly big part in
my debut novel, Callum’s Compass. And
it has definitely played a big part in my life. I feel like I grew up on this
gorgeous lake. As far back as I can remember we were playing on its green
waters. Before my parents and my aunt and uncle owned boats, we would rent
pontoons and take them out for the day. When my aunt and uncle decided to buy
property along the lake, it became our every-weekend hangout. We had bonfires
and cooked out, played all day on the clean water, and, once we were a bit
older, even had some midnight swims by firelight. I have a lot of good memories
and have a large portion of the upper end of the lake committed to memory. Each
turn and cove holds a special memory. Like the straightway where my uncle threw
my cousin and I off the tubes on a huge wave and we vowed never to tube again
(that didn’t last long). Or the other inlet that we canoed into and found a
bunch of turtles basking on logs. There’s one that holds a rope swing if you’re
brave enough to climb up and swing off a big rock. And the cliffs are down near
Mountain Lake Marina. It takes a sturdy stomach and brave legs to climb up and
jump from them.
My aunt and uncle built a house on that
same property a few years ago, and what a blessing it has been for our family.
Not many people I know have such one-on-one access with our beautiful Norris
Lake.
We lost my uncle Jim to brain cancer two
years ago. It was a hard one to swallow. He was young, too young for a brain
tumor, and he was the life of the party. It was always Uncle Jim’s music that
floated from the speakers on the boats, drifting out over the placid waters.
Jimmy Buffett and Eric Clapton, mostly. And his laugh that judged our diving
contests. His spooky stories that held us in suspense around the campfire. And
his knowledge of the area that led us into all those dark caves by flashlight. Our first lake trip after we lost him was bittersweet. My
book is dedicated to Uncle Jim. His fingerprints, if you knew him, are
throughout the story. From the style of clues for the treasure hunt to the cave
that Kat visits searching for answers.
My hope is that readers will see my love
of nature shine through, especially in the descriptions of the lake I dearly
love. And that they will find inspiration in the story of Kat’s journey from
guilt to healing while she searches for the literal treasure.
Author: Sara L. Foust
Title: Callum’s Compass
ISBN-10: 1945094273
ISBN-13: 978-1945094279
Tag line: Facing betrayal, wild animals,
meth-addled drug makers, and their own fears, can Kat and Ryan discover the
golden treasure and God’s love?
Publisher: Mantle Rock Publishing
How to reach me:
Author
Bio:
Sara writes Inspirational Romantic Suspense from a mini-farm in East
Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and their five homeschooled
children. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the
University of Tennessee and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers
and Tennessee Mountain Writers. Her debut novel Callum's Compass won second place in Deep River Books' 2017
Writer's Contest. She also has a story, “Leap of Faith,” in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Step Outside Your
Comfort Zone. Sara finds inspiration in her faith, her family, and the
beauty of nature. When she isn’t writing, you can find her reading, camping,
and spending time outdoors with her family. To learn more about her and her
work or to become a part of her email friend’s group, please visit www.saralfoust.com.
Blurb:
KAT
WILLIAMS’S brother died in a gruesome accident in the mountains of East Tennessee.
She blames herself.
RYAN
JENKINS’S fiancée was murdered. He couldn’t protect her.
With
the death of her brother, Kat believes she is unworthy of love from anyone—even
God. When a good friend elicits a promise that she will stop living in the past
and then leaves her clues to a real-life treasure hunt, Kat embarks on an
adventure chock-full of danger. To find the treasure, Kat will have to survive
wild animals—and even wilder men. Can she rely on Ryan, the handsome wildlife
officer assigned to protect her . . . without falling in love?
Ryan
swore off love when his fiancée was murdered, but feelings long-buried rise to
the surface around Kat. He volunteers to help with her treasure hunt, vowing to
keep her safe. Together they venture deep into caves and tunnels . . . and even
deeper into the depths of their unplumbed hearts.
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11 comments:
Nice to read more how Callum's Compass developed into a story. I have this book on my TBR pile. thanks for sharing, Sara.
My dream destination is Venice and specially hanging out at Campanile di San Marco
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Checking to see if my library has this book!
Yay! Thank you so much, Marilyn!
Oh! I would love to go to Italy some day! Thanks for commenting!
Awesome! Thank you so much!
I read this book and loved it. One of those books that stay with you even when you are through. I left 5 star reviews and highly recommend that you put it at the top of your TBR pile. One of the best books I've read in the past year.
Your book sounds awesome, its going on my want to read list. My dream trip would be Ireland. My grandfather was born there. I still have cousins living there . Ireland is a beautiful place. rose blackard (at) gmail (dot) com Thank you
Wow! Thank you so much, Pat. I so appreciate all your support and encouragement!
Thank you, Rose! If you do read it, I really hope you love it. I would LOVE to visit Ireland. It seems like such a magical place and certainly beautiful too!
congratulations to Rose
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