RI Author Sebastian Cole Joins Local Authors for Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
Posted on April 08, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Sebastian Cole
sebastian@sebastiancoleauthor.com
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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
Kindle Books And Tips Recommends Sand Dollar
Posted on April 05, 2013
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Sebastian Cole’s Bio
Posted on April 03, 2013
Sebastian Cole’s debut novel, Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love, reflects over forty years of personal life experiences. Born and raised in New England, Sebastian 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.
Sand Dollar is currently a finalist for the 2012 Book Of The Year Award in the Romance category at ForeWord Reviews magazine, and it was also a finalist in the ForeWord Firsts debut literary competition for first-time authors. With a rating of 4.6 stars on Amazon, his 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 his writing has been the single most gratifying thing he’s ever done in his life.
Sebastian Cole
Rhode Island Authors Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
Posted on April 02, 2013
Thursday April 25, 2013 at 6:00 pm, Barnes & Noble in Warwick, RI
Meet local Rhode Island authors, including Sebastian Cole, Rebecca Maizel, Laura Backman, Wayne Souza, David Marrocco, Karen Petit, Cris Pfeil, Ana Arelys Cruz, Steven Porter, Jackie Hennessey, Cynthia Barlow and Rachel McClellan.
Flurries of Words Book of the Day: Sand Dollar
April 01, 2013
Flurries of Words lists Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love as their Book Of The Day.
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Sand Dollar Book Review at Coffee Time Romance
Posted on March 30, 2013
“Noah Hartman is a man searching for a path in life that leads away from his rich, pampered existence as the only child of a wealthy family. Smothered by his loving, overprotective, Jewish parents, Noah longs for more. When he stumbles across a free spirited woman, Robin, he is stunned by the wide world of possibilities that opens before him.
Robin is searching for answers to questions that always seem to slip beyond her comprehension. She has a daughter to care for and more emotional baggage than she can lug around. When Noah appears in her life, she is immediately suspicious of something that looks far too good to be true.
Now eighty years old, Noah is looking back at his life with the clarity of age. Paths merge and split. Hearts are broken and mended. Still, he knows only one thing is an absolute truth. Love is the tie that binds, the glue that holds it all together, and the only thing you can take with you into forever.
A beautiful love story reminiscent of Mr. Sparks’ The Notebook, Sand Dollar plays upon the notion of the road not taken. Readers will be enchanted by the deep abiding love between two characters that seem peppered with insurmountable odds.”
Sand Dollar eBook Featured at The eReader Cafe
Posted on March 27, 2013
The eReader Cafe lists Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love as one of Wednesday Afternoon’s Hot Kindle Bargains!
Sand Dollar eBook Free at Copia
Posted on March 26, 2013
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Sand Dollar Graces Cover of Publishers Weekly
Posted on March 24, 2013
Check out Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love on the cover of the current issue of Publishers Weekly!
On sale March 25, 2013
Sebastian Cole Signing Books at Barnes & Noble
Posted on March 21, 2013
Please join me and several other Rhode Island authors on Thursday, April 25th at Barnes & Noble, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI. I’ll be signing my debut novel, Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. I hope to see you there!
Sand Dollar eBook Sales Soar, Thanks to Ereader News Today
Posted on March 21, 2013
I’m loving Ereader News Today. In the 2 days that they listed Sand Dollar as a bargain book on their website, 467 Kindle eBooks were sold on Amazon! Thanks, Ereader News Today. You were the break I needed to jumpstart eBook sales.
Find Me Quote by Sebastian Cole Spreading Like Wildfire
Posted on March 20, 2013
It’s so exciting to see my Find Me quote spreading like wildfire on the internet! It’s awesome to stumble upon three such posts that, when combined, have been liked or shared by over 800 people, and climbing!! If only they knew where it came from…
Quote Library on Tumblr
The Most Beautiful Things In The World on Facebook
The Secrets of The Sea on Facebook
And that’s just the beginning. To check out the ever-growing list, click here.
“If someday you should ever think of me and miss me, know in your heart that I’d want you to find me once again. No matter how distant in time and space… FIND ME.” — Sebastian Cole, Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love
Author Sebastian Cole on TalkStream Radio
Posted on March 16, 2013
I’d like to give a shout-out to Di and Shoshana. I had a lot of fun doing their Body & Soul radio show with them on TalkStream Radio. I was joined by fellow ARIA authors, Jeanine Duval Sparks and Julien Ayotte.
ForeWord Reviews 2012 Book of the Year Award Finalists Announced
Posted on March 13, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
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Sebastian Cole LLC
sebastian@sebastiancoleauthor.com
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ForeWord Reviews is pleased to announce the 2012 Book of the Year Awards list of finalists. Representing more than 700 publishers, the finalists were selected from 1300 entries in 62 categories. These books are examples of independent publishing at its finest.
Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love is a finalist for the 2012 Book of the Year Awards in the Romance category. 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. And not only is it filled with plenty of twists and turns that will make it hard to put the book down, but the ending will knock your socks off!
Reflecting over forty years of personal life experiences, Sand Dollar is Sebastian Cole’s debut novel. Born and raised in New England, Sebastian 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.
Sand Dollar was also a finalist in the ForeWord Firsts debut literary competition for first-time authors. The book has a rating of 4.7 stars (out of 5) on Amazon, along with rave reviews, many of which compare him to his favorite author, Nicholas Sparks. Irrespective of the book’s success, touching the lives of others through his writing has been the single most gratifying thing he’s ever done in his life.
ForeWord’s Book of the Year Awards program was created to highlight the year’s most distinguished books from independent publishers. Award winners are chosen by librarians and booksellers who are on the front lines, working everyday with patrons and customers. ForeWord Reviews, a quarterly print journal established in 1998, is dedicated to exclusively reviewing independently published books to provide booksellers, librarians, agents, and publishing professionals with reviews of the best titles from small, alternative, and academic presses.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers
Posted on March 12, 2013
I’m so excited to be a part of the Chicken Soup family of inspirational books. My story is one of 101 that will appear in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers, due out May 21, 2013.
Sebastian Cole, author of Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love
Release date: 05/21/13
Sand Dollar Selected as a Finalist for ForeWord’s Book Of The Year Awards
Posted on March 11, 2013
ForeWord Reviews magazine has selected Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love as a finalist for the 2012 Book of the Year Awards in the category of Romance.
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