Tag Archives: The First

Why I hate nature

Posted on September 16, 2013 by sarazaske

I like to hike in the forest as much as anyone. I’ve been known to backpack, pick flowers, even eat granola on occasion. But make no mistake, I am not a nature lover. Sometimes I even hate nature because nature is … Continue reading →

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The First is out in paperback

Posted on November 5, 2012 by sarazaske

The First is now available in good old traditional paperback! Not sure how Grandpa Baumler would feel about that, but it would sure make a nice gift for the YA reader on your Christmas list (or for yourself). Check it … Continue reading →

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Climate changing lit?

Posted on October 20, 2012 by sarazaske

A recent  Guardian post complained that there aren’t many novels that deal with climate change.* The article was met with multiple reading suggestions, mostly science fiction novels. And um, hello? I have one! My YA urban fantasy: The First. Below are … Continue reading →

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Life’s a circus

Posted on July 25, 2012 by sarazaske

Between the Bind, the latest  stop on The First Blog Tour, has something special in store for you. An unusual question: see my answer and then answer it yourself and you could win a free copy of The First. Also, there’s an excerpt … Continue reading →

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It’s a Hardcover Life

Posted on July 20, 2012 by sarazaske

Check out this lovely blog: It’s a Hardcover Life. I’m on there talking about how amazing I am-in an ever-so-humble way, naturally. Here’s a small bit of my guest post on writing The First… It’s all in my head: writing The First (or … Continue reading →

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The First Blog Tour has begun!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by sarazaske

Come on by Bound2Astound for some witty repartee and some virtual sparkling cider and cheese (that’s the kind you have to imagine.) And enter to win a free copy of The First. Next up is a guest post on how I … Continue reading →

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The First is out on Smashwords

Posted on July 16, 2012 by sarazaske

My awesome  YA fantasy novel, The First, is now out on Smashwords! That means if you have a Nook, iPad, or a smartphone, there’s now a version of The First just for you. It has been getting great reviews, and it’s only $2.99 … Continue reading →

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The First is Going on Tour!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by sarazaske

ANNOUNCING: As of July 16, The First is now available on Smashwords! And will soon be available Barnes & Noble, Diesel, Apple and many other fine ebook stores, in addition to Amazon. To celebrate, my little YA eco-thriller and I are … Continue reading →

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Psyched out

Posted on June 15, 2012 by sarazaske

So I was interviewed recently on damosays.com. Horror author and blogger Damien Kelly somehow managed to peg me as a crazy, potentially murderous hippie! I can own up to at least one of those descriptors. OK, maybe two. . . … Continue reading →

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The First is out! Download it for free today! [note: the promo ended 4/23]

Posted on April 21, 2012 by sarazaske

It’s Earth Day Weekend, and the YA eco-thriller, The First, is free for you to download on Amazon from April 21-23! Get your copy and tell your friends!  The First. They called dibs.  More about the book …Featured Indie Author Spotlight on Aside from … Continue reading →

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