Posts tagged “Sebastian Cole

Tootsie’s Review of Sand Dollar at Amazon

Posted on June 09, 2013

★★★★★  Entertaining Novel!

“Nice, light reading that holds your attention. I loved the twist in this simple, rewarding story. It makes you think…what if???” — Tootsie 880


NOT a typical love story, but a great read!!

Posted on June 07, 2013

★★★★★

“Noah and Robin meet and fall deeply in love, but many things happen that prevents a “happy ever after” life together. Robin has a secret, and Noah is ruled by parents who have their own ideas of how his future should be. This is a wonderful tale that will hold your interest from start to finish. I could not put it down until I finished it. It also has a surprising ending, which explains some of the unusual things that happen in the book. The author has written a great story.”
Barbara Ashworth


“I for one will remember and recommend this book, starting with my husband.”

Posted on June 07, 2013

★★★★★  Sand Dollar

“To be able to understand true love and be able to write it; this Author has the prose and hook to draw everyone in as we all have a bit of romance in US. I for one will remember and recommend this book, starting with my husband.” — Lisa Foster


“One of the best books I have read in a long time!!”

Posted on June 07, 2013

★★★★★  AMAZING!!

“One of the best books I have read in a long time!! Would definitely give this book a try if you have not read it yet!!” — Steph


Reading Group Guide for Sand Dollar

Posted on June 06, 2013

If you happen to be in a monthly book club,

and a reading group guide for Sand Dollar happens to be exactly what you’re looking for,

then you’ve come to the right place! Click here for

Reading Group Guides

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Sebastian Cole at BEA

Posted on May 31, 2013

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see me yesterday at the IBPA booth at Book Expo America at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. It was a thrill to autograph 70 copies in an hour of my debut novel, Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love.

BEABEA


Sand Dollar is Kindle Nation Daily’s Romance of the Week

Posted on May 24, 2013

“Sebastian Cole’s Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love is KND Brand New Romance of The Week – Think The Notebook With a Sixth Sense Twist – Currently The Best Romance Deal on Kindle at Just 99 Cents!”
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Kindle Nation Daily

Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love

by Sebastian Cole

Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook, Love Story, Love, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Tear jerker, Heart wrenching

4.6 stars – 83 Reviews
Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled
Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.

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.

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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.

Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook, Love Story, Love, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Tear jerker, Heart wrenching

 


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, check out the Reading Group Guide at ReadingGroupGuides.com, or click here for the PDF file.

WARNING: This document contains spoilers! If you haven’t read the book, I wouldn’t suggest reading the guide. Just saying…

Reading Group Guides

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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.

The Frugal eReader


Sand Dollar is Kindle Nation Daily’s eBook of the Day

Posted on May 5, 2013

Kindle Nation Daily

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

Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook, Love Story, Love, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Tear jerker, Heart wrenching

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


Book Goodies Recommends Sand Dollar

Posted on April24, 2013

Book Goodies

Sand Dollar: A Story of Undying Love by Sebastian Cole,

showcased at Book Goodies

plus author interview.


Sand Dollar Winner in the Beverly Hills Book Awards

Posted on April 15, 2013

Beverly Hills Book Awards

Sand Dollar winner in the Beverly Hills Book Awards

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


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

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Sebastian Cole’s Bio

Posted on April 03, 2013

Sebastian Cole

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.

Barnes & Noble poster


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

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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!

Barnes & Noble in Warwick, RI


Find Me Quote by Sebastian Cole Spreading Like Wildfire

Posted on March 20, 2013

Find Me

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.

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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

Chicken Soup for the Soul        Release date: 05/21/13


Review of Sand Dollar

Posted on March 11, 2013

“A great story of undying, constant, ever-going, everlasting love – that will always win out. Check it out.”
— E. Lizard Breath Speaks