It has been a great 2011 for me, with the publication of Beneath the Shadows in Australia and Germany, and a new contract for my third novel. 2012 looks just as exciting, with publication of Beneath the Shadows in the US, and I’ll be busy finishing Shallow Breath, my new book. I’ll also be appearing at the Perth Writers Festival in February, so there is lots to look forward to.
Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and a very happy 2012.
Sara xcol-md-2
I was thrilled to hear that Heather Gudenkauf has read and loved Beneath the Shadows, ahead of its US release early next year. Here’s what she had to say:
Sara Foster’s Beneath the Shadows is a haunting tale of loss and one woman’s search for the truth no matter the consequences. This vividly written novel will leave you breathless and as chilled as the starkly beautiful North Yorkshire moors where this compelling story unfolds.
Heather’s first book, The Weight of Silence, (called Behind the Silence in Australia) was nominated for an Edgar award, and is part of the UK’s The Summer Read. Her latest book, These Things Hidden, was on the February 2011 Indie Next List “Great Reads from Booksellers You Trust”. To find out more visit her website www.heathergudenkauf.com.
Thank you so much, Heather!col-md-2
One auction may have finished, but there’s still the opportunity to win heaps of amazing prizes for writers and readers at www.writersonrafts.com.
The brainchild of Rebecca Sparrow and the Queensland Writers Centre, authors involved include Kate Morton, Morris Gleitzman, Di Morrissey, Nick Earls, Tara Moss, Mem Fox, John Birmingham, Jessica Rudd, PM Newton, Anita Heiss, Caroline Overington, Emily Maguire, Jessica Adams, Lisa Heidke, Marcus Zusak, Allison Rushby, Mia Freedman, John Bauer, Kylie Ladd, Wendy Orr and Fleur McDonald, to name but a few!
On offer from me are signed books, and I’ll also provide one winner with editorial feedback on the first 5000 words and synopsis of their script. Go to the website for full details of prizes on offer, including the chance to be part of the Ultimate Girly High Tea.
Winners drawn on 25 February. For just $5 a ticket it’s not to be missed.col-md-2
A group of wonderful writers spent last week collecting donations and setting up an auction website where you can bid for signed copies, tickets to events, manuscript assessments and mentoring, or even the chance to have a character named after you in a novel. All money goes to help those affected by the Queensland floods. For full details go to: http://authorsforqueensland.wordpress.com/ On the site there’s a chance to win signed copies of Come Back to Me and my second book Beneath the Shadows, which won’t be out in bookstores until 1st February 2011. Bidding closes 11 pm on 24 January (Sydney time). Good luck with the bidding, and thank you for your support.col-md-2
