Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers
Posted on May 21, 2013
Check out my article, “Lessons Learned In Writing My First Novel” by Sebastian Cole, on page 367 of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers, available online and in bookstores.
The International Book Awards Selects Sand Dollar as a Finalist in Two Categories
Posted on May 20, 2013
I am pleased to announce that
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love
has been selected as a finalist in the
International Book Awards
for
Best New Fiction
and
Romance
Awesome Gang Features Sand Dollar Book
Posted on May 10, 2013
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love is featured on Awesome Gang‘s website.
Reading Group Guide For Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love
Posted on May 09, 2013
For those interested in discussing Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love with your monthly book club,
click here for the Reading Group Guide.
WARNING: This document contains spoilers! If you haven’t read the book, please don’t read the guide.
THE FRUGAL FIND OF THE DAY: Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love, Sebastian Cole
Posted on May 08, 2013
The Frugal eReader recommends Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love.
Sand Dollar is Kindle Nation Daily’s eBook of the Day
Posted on May 5, 2013
Don’t miss today’s Kindle eBook of the Day:
Step Aside, Nicholas Sparks! 75 out of 81 Rave Reviews for Sebastian Cole’s Story of Undying Love
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love
by Sebastian Cole
4.6 stars – 81 reviews
Kindle Price:99 cents
Text-to-Speach and Lending: Enabled
Digital Book Today Recommends Sand Dollar
Posted on April 30, 2013
Like The Notebook with a Sixth Sense Twist
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love is today’s featured book at Digital Book Today.
Book Goodies Recommends Sand Dollar
Posted on April24, 2013
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love by Sebastian Cole,
showcased at Book Goodies
plus author interview.
Bargain eBook Hunter Lists Sand Dollar as Today’s Bargain eBook
Posted on April 19, 2013
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love
is one of today’s bargains featured at
Bargain Ebook Hunter
Sand Dollar Featured at Bargain Booksy
Posted on April 16, 2013
The Notebook Meets the Sixth Sense in This 99c Romance – April 16
SAND DOLLAR is a heart warming romantic fantasy that is sure to have you laughing, crying and falling in love with Noah. Noah Hartman on his deathbed describes his life of love and loss, only to discover a far greater truth.
SAND DOLLAR was inspired by the author’s life after finding a sand dollar while snorkeling in the Caribbean and how it applied to his life. Who would play Noah? Channing Tatum, of course!
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This is also available on Nook and Apple.
EXCERPT:
BOOM ! The precious sand dollar in Noah’s hand exploded. In what seemed like slow motion, the sand dollar disintegrated through his fingers into a thousand tiny grains of sand that evanesced into obscurity.
“Because for me, the sand dollar represents life, and how fragile life really is. What was once so very precious to me, suddenly and without warning, disintegrated and vanished before my eyes. Just like the sand dollar, life holds no promises. Seemingly solid and secure in our grasp, the blessings we have in our lives today are easily shattered tomorrow. The lesson learned: never take your loved ones for granted. And if you’re ever lucky enough to find that one person in life who makes you love more than any other person could possibly make you love, you treat every day together as if it were your last. You cherish every moment.”
“However, for me, this lesson came too late, for she was already gone, seemingly lost forever. And there was nothing I could do to put the pieces back together. I would spend my life wishing I could somehow travel back, back in time, to the day I first laid eyes on that precious beauty.”
The precious beauty of Robin’s young face was shadowed by sadness as she nervously searched Noah’s worried eyes for reassurance.
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SEBASTIAN COLE
Born and raised in New England, Sebastian Cole joined his family’s business after graduating from Brown University in the 80s. A true romantic, his life is defined by following his heart and pursuing his dreams, which is why he has become a novelist. Sebastian writes from the heart, believing in true love, love at first sight, and finding that one person in life you’re meant to be with.
His debut novel, Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love, has won numerous awards, including being a winner in the Beverly Hills Book Awards, a finalist in the ForeWord Firsts debut literary competition for first-time authors, and currently a finalist for ForeWord Reviews Book Of The Year Award. Sand Dollar was on the cover of Publishers Weekly (March 25, 2013 issue). With a rating of 4.6 stars on Amazon, the book has been getting rave reviews, many of which compare him to his favorite author, Nicholas Sparks. Whether or not he ever achieves that kind of success, touching the lives of others through my writing has been the single most gratifying thing he has ever done in his life.
Sand Dollar Winner in the Beverly Hills Book Awards
Posted on April 15, 2013
I am pleased to announce that my debut novel,
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love,
is the winner in the Romance category in the
Beverly Hills Book Awards
Sand Dollar Listed on The Kindle Book Review’s 99¢ eBook Library
Posted on April 14, 2013
The Kindle Book Review lists Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love on their 99¢ eBook Library. Thanks, Kindle Book Review people!
Sebastian Cole Reads for Third Grade Story Hour at Glen Hills Elementary
Posted on April 09, 2013
Many thanks to Glen Hills Elementary School and Lisa Davis for giving me the honor of reading to her third grade class today for story hour. What a bunch of sweethearts!! I read Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig, followed by a short discussion with lots and lots of questions for me. Bookmarks were had by all. 
RI Author Sebastian Cole Joins Local Authors for Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
Posted on April 08, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Sebastian Cole
sebastian@sebastiancoleauthor.com
www.SebastianColeAuthor.com
Warwick, RI – April 08, 2013. Rhode Island author Sebastian Cole will be doing a book signing for his debut novel, Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love, on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 6 pm – 8 pm at Barnes & Noble, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI. Sebastian will be joined by a host of other local RI authors, including Steven Porter, Rebecca Maizel, Laura Backman, Wayne Souza, David Marrocco, Karen Petit, Cris Pfeil, Ana Arelys Cruz, Jackie Hennessey, Cynthia Barlow, and Rachel McClellan.
Sand Dollar is an epic, heart-wrenching love story about the “one who got away”. It is best described as a romantic fantasy, kind of like The Notebook with a Sixth Sense twist. Similar to a Nicholas Sparks novel, but uniquely different,Sand Dollar is a thought-provoking, emotional read with real life situations that might even have you yelling at the main characters at times. A mixture of joy and heartache, this realistic portrayal of life is what sets Sand Dollar apart from other romance novels.
When the story opens, Noah, who’s old and sick in a hospital bed, tells his story of undying love for his soul mate, his one true love, Robin, who also happens to be the one who got away. Told from Noah’s point of view, the story has two timelines: when he’s old and when he’s young. After plenty of twists and turns that make it hard to put the book down, the two timelines intersect with a surprising plot twist, and the story moves forward with the most beautiful of endings – an ending that you’ve just got to read for yourself!
Author Sebastian Cole is a native Rhode Islander and graduate of Brown University. Set in Rhode Island, Sand Dollar reflects over forty years of personal life experiences. A true romantic, his life is defined by following his heart and pursuing his dreams, which is why he has become a novelist. Sebastian writes from the heart, believing in true love, love at first sight, and finding that one person in life you’re meant to be with.
Sebastian Cole’s novel is currently a finalist for the Book Of The Year Award in the Romance category at ForeWord Reviews magazine, and was also a finalist in the ForeWord Firsts debut literary competition for first-time authors. Sand Dollar has a rating of 4.6 stars (out of 5 stars) on Amazon with over 75 reviews, and was recently on the cover of the March 25th issue of Publishers Weekly. The book has been getting rave reviews, many of which compare Sebastian to his favorite author, Nicholas Sparks. Whether or not he ever achieves that kind of success, touching the lives of others through his writing has been the single most gratifying thing he has ever done in his life.
“Sand Dollar is one of those rare books that makes you feel, laugh and cry all at the same time. This smashing debut by Sebastian Cole reads like the best of Nicholas Sparks with just enough schmaltz.” – Jon Land, best selling author.
For more information, please visit SebastianColeAuthor.com
“Being an avid Nicholas Sparks fan, I’m very particular about my romance novels, but Sebastian Cole did not disappoint!!”
Posted on April 07, 2013
★★★★★ GREAT READ
“I won this book! It’s really wonderful. I’ll cherish my copy and recommend it to my friends. Being an avid Nicholas Sparks fan, I’m very particular about my romance novels but Sebastian Cole did not disappoint!! It took me too long to read this book. Between a million things I had to do, I always found a time to read just a little bit until I finished. Then I re-read the whole thing! “ – iclimbedatreetoseetheworld
Sand Dollar Shoots Up the Kindle eBook Charts at Amazon
Posted on April 06, 2013
Thanks to Kindle Books And Tips, my debut novel, Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love, has suddenly shot up the sales charts at Amazon. It is currently ranked at #616 in the Kindle store, ranked at #27 for Books/Romance/Fantasy, and ranked at #7 for Kindle Store/Kindle eBooks/Literature & Fiction/General Fiction/Romance/Fantasy. I realize that Sand Dollar won’t stay up their for long, but it certainly is a joy to live in the moment. Thanks to everyone for your support!
Sebastian Cole
Kindle Books And Tips Recommends Sand Dollar
Posted on April 05, 2013
Check out Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love, along with other bargain eBooks for your Kindle,
at Kindle Books And Tips.
Sebastian Cole’s Bio
Posted on April 03, 2013
